Taken at the Ring of Brodgar, Orkney on the 15th of November 2020
Light – On The Last Day Of Diwali 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,
How do Orcadians View The Heart of Neolithic Orkney?
The impact of mass tourism on the UNESCO World Heritage Site ‘The Heart of Neolithic Orkney’ was the subject of a public consultation commissioned by Historic Environment Scotland.
The Last & First of Brodgar
“on the last weekend of May, we were wondering where we would go as our first farther away outing – walking farther afield, outdoors, should be OK. “
The Healing of Brodgar
“we sat on a conveniently placed bench to eat our sandwiches, hoping to see an otter, and noticing that there is still some snow on the Hoy Hills, on the 22 March.”
How Is Tourism Affecting Orkney’s World Heritage Site?
” “It’s important that the public have the opportunity to have their say as we begin development of our new management plan for the site”
Share Your Views on the Future Management of ‘The Heart of Neolithic Orkney’
” “It’s important that the public have the opportunity to have their say as we begin development of our new management plan for the site”
Making Our Mark
“That’s people, that’s humans. We like to make our mark, and we do so, sometimes in ways which are laudable, and sometimes in ways which are not.”
