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My week in pictures

June 26, 2016

St Magnus Festivals, cycling and buttercups. … More My week in pictures

We had a lovely relaxing time in Hoy this weekend. I spoke about it briefly in my last blog and at length about my forgotten items. However once I had kitted myself out with replacements and cobbled other stuff together we enjoyed some lovely walks, visits to Lifeboat museums, cafe and conversation with friends, eating … More My Week in Pictures

Sorry, what was I saying?

June 18, 2016

So it seems I’ve reached that stage in life where your secrets are perfectly safe with me simply because I will forget whatever you told me within seconds of you saying it. Based on my packing to come away this weekend you would think that anyway. I’ll start at the beginning. Every year a group … More Sorry, what was I saying?

Only in Orkney

June 14, 2016

A few years ago my parents moved into their new home in Orkney having relocated a few months after I did. They had been living in rented accommodation for a while and finally made it to their new house. A friend from South had wanted to send them a card to welcome them to their new … More Only in Orkney

Travel tales

June 9, 2016

Never again That’s what I said last time we took the overnight boat and there were no cabins left and ended up having to ‘sleep’ sitting up in a chair. However, for reasons too long and complicated to write we ended up on the overnight boat again last night and once again, in spite of … More Travel tales

Westray, The Queen of the Isles

June 6, 2016

I managed a quick get away to one of the north isles, Westray this weekend as I was singing in a concert. Not that I need an excuse to go as it really is one of the most special places on earth. It’s often called The Queen of the Isles and thanks to a smart phone … More Westray, The Queen of the Isles

Leaving them home alone

June 4, 2016

‘He can find the fridge so won’t starve provided he can complete stage two which is opening the fridge and moving things around until the food item ends up in his hand, … More Leaving them home alone

My week in pictures

May 27, 2016

There are not many wooded areas in Orkney but I was able to capture this pretty little place looking so lovely on Monday, especially as the bluebells were out. It’s called The Willows and has an adorable little stream running through (which Orcadians would call a burn) On such a sunny day the whole thing … More My week in pictures

Test Driving a Twizy

May 21, 2016

I bumped into Jonathan Porterfield recently, AKA poster boy for Eco cars in Orkney. We hadn’t seen each other for quite a while and had a good catch up, and as I turned to leave I saw Jonathan’s car. ‘what’s THAT’ I laughed ‘It’s a Twizy’ replied Jonathan and he invited me to … More Test Driving a Twizy

Dear Tourist

May 17, 2016

Dear Tourist Welcome to Orkney. You are joining a steady stream of tens of thousands of people coming to check out the beauty of this place which tends to happen between May and September. Maybe you’re here to see the many historical sights, or follow the craft trail, try the fantastic local food and drink … More Dear Tourist