Scotland and Orkney

Here are some pics of a quick visit to Scotland and the Orkney Islands.

Stacks of Duncansby, Scotland
Brough of Birsay, Orkney Islands
Brough of Birsay, Orkney Islands

I recently visited a friend in the Scottish Highlands. I wasn’t planning on posting a blog about it, but it was so stunning I thought I would add some pics to pass the time during the Coronavirus lock-down.

Brough of Birsay, Orkney Islands
Brough of Birsay, Orkney Islands
Brough of Birsay, Orkney Islands

Known for it’s prehistoric archaeology, there is an incredible amount of well preserved sights around the Orkney Islands.

Ring of Brodgar, Orkney Islands
The Ring of Brodgar in the UNESCO area “The Heart of Neolithic Orkney“.
Ring of Brodgar, Orkney Islands

In addition to it’s ancient ruins, there is a surprising amount of easily accessible World War military sights that are still in great shape.

Former Royal Naval Air Station Twatt / HMS Tern, Orkney Islands
Former Royal Naval Air Station Twatt / HMS Tern, Orkney Islands
Former Royal Naval Air Station Twatt / HMS Tern, Orkney Islands

The Hoxa Head and Balfour Batteries are part of a series of emplacements built to protect the Scapa Flow during World Wars I and II.

Ness Battery, Scapa Flow, Orkney Islands
Ness Battery, Scapa Flow, Orkney Islands
Ness Battery, Scapa Flow, Orkney Islands
Ness Battery, Scapa Flow, Orkney Islands
Twatt Church, Twatt, Orkney Islands
Twatt Church in the village of Twatt. hehe.
Skara Brae Neolithic Settlement, Orkney Islands
Skara Brae Neolithic Settlement
Scotland and Orkney
Standing Stones of Stennes, Orkney
Standing Stones of Stenness
John O'Groats, Scotland
John O’Groats, Scotland
Stacks of Duncansby, Scotland
Stacks of Duncansby, Scotland
Dunnet Head, most northerly point of mainland Britain
Dunnet Head, Scotland – Most Northerly point of mainland Britain.
Seals on the coast of Northern Scotland
Day hike along the east coast of Sutherland, Scottish Highlands.
Carn Laith, Sutherland, Scottish Highlands
Carn Liath, Scotland
View from the coast - Dunrobin Castle, Scotland
Dunrobin Castle, Scotland
Dunrobin Castle Gardens, Scotland
Scotland and Okrney
Obligatory sheep pic, Scotland
Keiss Castle, Scotland
Keiss Castle, Scotland
Keiss Castle, Scotland


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