Knap of Howar
A day trip to Papa Westray and a walk to the Knap of Howar. Domestic houses in the United Kingdom which are …
An Angel on the Sand
Evangeline draws an Angel in the sand
Pony Poo
Allowing ponies into our field has finally had the much anticipated and appreciated effect. The mushrooms have come. What would we do …
Curiosity Cow
Westray cattle are a breed apart. I’m used to seeing docile unthinking beasts in Devon. Barely alive, seemingly semi-conscious, the Devon grass …
Sunset Over Tafts
Spectacular days and spectacular nights, with a breathtaking sunset inbetween. The days have taken on a eerie stillness and the seemingly everpresent wind drops in a strange lull. Wading birds call to one another as the light fades to crimson standing in the Bay of Tafts.
The Family
The family on a glorious day.
Majestic Cliffs
It’s August and the cliffs around the north of Westray in Orkney are covered with the dried husks of Sea Pinks. Seals snort curious noses and Gannets plunge headlong into the sea, whilst we keep a watchful eye out for a pod of Killer Whales.
Away With the Faeries
An intriguing visit to the Orkney Faerie Museum and Gallery this morning, with the wonderful, warm and welcoming Alicen and Neil. A …
The Groove-y Neolithic
Archaeologist Sean Rice holds a piece of neolithic grooved ware on the Links of Noltland.
The Links of Noltland
Wandering along the beach at Grobust on Westray in Orkney I spot a group of people with wheelbarrows kneeling in the sand …
We (Heart) Westray
Gabriel makes his feelings known with a stick.
The Answer My Friend
“How many years can a mountain exist, Before it’s washed to the sea?” by Bob Dylan from Blowin’ in the Wind. It takes three of …