“And then I stood and leant my back against one of the stones…….”
You Can’t Have Too Much Of Brodgar
Weather Forecast: Mostly cloudy with a few light showers
The northerly breeze will be fresh at times. Maximum temperature 15 °C.
Orkney at the Summer Solstice
“Just for the joy of being there
And drinking in the summer air,”
Weather Forecast: Bright and sunny spells with a scattering of light showers.
Winds from the west or northwest, fresh at times. Maximum temperature 14 °C.
Walking The Stones
“When Jeanne started walking the Ring of Brodgar, with her wee dog Gracie, that prompted an outpouring of inspiration which was expressed in her paintings – both of the stones, and of what is seen out from the stones.”
A Short Walk To The Stenness/Brodgar Stones
” I had a plan – drive to the Stenness Stones – go to Barnhouse ‘village’, which we don’t often do these days.”
Light – On The Last Day Of Diwali 2020
Taken at the Ring of Brodgar, Orkney on the 15th of November 2020
Traditional v Mechanical As HES Prepares for Limited Re-Opening
At some HES sites traditional methods are being used rather than strimmers and mowers
Brodgar #SummerSolstice2020
The Ring of Brodgar as the longest day nears its sunset, 20th June 2020 between 11.15pm and 11.45pm.
Poetry Corner: Suffolk Solstice
The procession slips across the meadow/senses acute to birdsong,
