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Robbie Burns
Dinner this evening was Robbie Burns; not the poet, but the dish: fillet steak with a thick layer of haggis on top, smothered in a fine whisky sauce. Delicious!
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Orcadian History Lesson
Another busy day: beachcombing at Aikerness Beach in the morning, followed by a short hop down the road to the Broch of Gurness; back to Stromness for lunch at the delightful Julia’s Café and Bistro, followed by a couple of … Continue reading
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Hebridean Rainbow
This rainbow appeared out of nowhere as we were driving back to Stornoway from Lewis.
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Full Day
What a day. We packed a lot in today, seeing much of the west coast of West Mainland. From the sea stacks at Yesnaby, to the Neolithic settlement at Skara Brae; from the high sea cliffs at Marwick Head, with … Continue reading
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Northern Isles
There was plenty of driving on today’s route. We were down at breakfast when it opened at 08:00 to ensure a timely departure for our long drive north over the highlands. It took just over three hours to reach Scrabster … Continue reading
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