The history of Westray is told in two small volumes. One is its telephone directory, with its handful of names, many of which seem to be Old Norse, and the other of which is the Ordnance Survey map, with its ancient place names.
Here’s the Grip of Cleaton and the rocks below it just off Noup Head. The ‘Grip’ is the chasm in the headland.
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Lighthouse shadowsI had an enjoyable time flying a drone this summer. I only set it up a few times, as I… read more
Noltland CastleI've wanted to take a decent photograph of Noltland Castle ever since I first saw it, as I struggled up… read more
Fields like corduroyI love the hay and silage fields on Westray. From above they look just like corduroy, with their parallel cords… read more
GrobustGrobust is one of my favourite beaches on Westray. Can you see the bodyboarders with their bright boards? I love… read more
Silage and HayI've enjoyed seeing the meadows being cut on Westray this summer and then being baled and wrapped. The skill of… read more
A flying visitOur friend is coming out to Westray for a visit today. He's flying his light aircraft over from the Orkney… read more
Flying shadowsA trip on a light aircraft gives a wonderful perspective of Orkney. Here there are cattle, sheep and our shadow. read more