“it was a clear, sunny day in mid-October and we wanted to be somewhere up, to look about us – so combining Cuween and Wideford seemed like a good idea.”
Cuween Cairn – Wideford Hill
For Brochtober – We Visit Eves Broch!
“We have been to this little bay for a walk once before…”
You Can’t Have Too Much Of Brodgar
“And then I stood and leant my back against one of the stones…….”
A Standing-Stone Reveals Its Purpose?
“This time, walking down the track to the beach we both noticed that the stone appears to be carefully placed facing out to sea, and wondered was it a marker stone for boats coming into the Bay?”
Breck to Bu and Back Again
“We’ve done this walk many times before, but, as with any walk, there is always something different to see.”
Turn Left For Stembister
“on a beautifully sunny day in July, with just enough breeze from the sea to keep us comfortable, we walked along the top of the cliffs of the Bay of Semolie…”
A Deck-gun Points The Way
“It was a warm, sunny day, so we fancied a short, gentle walk. We decided to go for the easiest way to Marwick Head. “
Two Go Oyceing Again – Or Should That Be Oosing?
“We carried on along the road, and noticed the outline of the Burnt mound as marked on the map, just up the hill to our left. There’s another one further along the road, as you turn up the hill.”
Moments of Tranquility
Some moments of peace in Orkney
Baby Birds, Boulders, Butterfly & Beach Art!
“To Marwick on a fine – if windy – Sunday.”
