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Ah!!! Hoy

A typical summers day in Scotland, 13 degrees, blowing a gale,rain, and feels like 3 degrees. Have you dressed warmly, waterproof shoes,...

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Who was Neolithic man?

Orkney Isles are known for their Ancient sites. I said sites not sights silly billy. Today is your big opportunity to discover...

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Old,older,oldest,not so old.

Orkney, like the Shetland Islands has been settled for a loooonnnnnnggggggg time. You do remember catching the ferry here don’t you. Late...

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Blown away

It’s blowy today…but not much rain.A typical Shetland day we’re told so rug up warm and off we go. A brisk walk...

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On the wild side

Are you a twitcher? I’m not but I do like watching birds….the feather variety. In summer many migratory birds visit the Shetlands...

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YELL and move on….

Well are you up for it…..4  ferry rides and lots to see.       And you thought you and I were...

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Shetland Islands

You are in Lerwick. This is the capital of the Shetland Islands. It grew around a harbour and the fishing industry so...

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A train, a ferry, a new place.

You are having a treat today! A lovely train ride over the Forth river and then a ferry ride. So are you...

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Have a quiet one!

Now I know you were up early for your boat ride to Farne Island and yes the sun is shining but the...

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Not another castle!

  ”We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best we can find in our travels is an...

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