“it really was the cure for everything – if you had a cold, it was off to bed, with a ‘hot one’ – drink it hot as you can”
Happy 2nd Birthday
Born on this day 1st February 2017 and growing ever stronger. Thank you to all our readers for your continued support.
Abraham Lincoln & Robert Burns
“Robert Burns is Scotland’s poet but he belongs to the world….I make no apologies for beginning my story about Burns not in Ayrshire, but in America.”
Reading Beyond The Headlines
The Orkney News has no pay wall.
Bernie Bell: Orkney Walks (with stories) – Eynhallow ….to Canada
There’s a small island called Eynhallow, across from Aikerness Beach and the Broch of Gurness, in Evie.
Bernie Bell: Orkney Walks (with Stories) – Shapinsay Ingenuity – Auskerry Hospitality!
“To get to the Broch of Burroughstone, park, considerately, by the road, and follow a well-defined path through farmland, to the Broch. “
Bernie Bell: Rerwick, Tankerness
patterns which look vaguely human, reminds me of some ancient rock art
Bernie Bell: Orkney Walks (with stories) – Mid-Hill,Stenness – A view from the hill!
here’s a good walk, from Stenness village. Take binoculars!
Bernie Bell: Orkney Walks (With Stories) – Warbeth
“For all these walks, take a good map with you, and wear stout footwear!”
Bernie Bell: Orkney Walks (with stories)- Cottisgarth
“If you have a good walk and look round here, it’s a great place. “