Gannets at Noup
I’m hanging over the edge of a 75 metre high cliff looking down at the dizzying heights below. The smell of a …
I’m hanging over the edge of a 75 metre high cliff looking down at the dizzying heights below. The smell of a …
I’m surrounded by lugs, skiffs and yoles. There are even bugs and centre-board allcomers. I’m at the Westray Regatta. I recognise what …
The coastline around Westray is wonderful on a glorious summer’s day. We’re on the trail of Black Guillemots, or Tysties as they …
The sun is golden over the bay as these Puffins strike a pose:
A trip to the Bay of Skaill reveals the shallow turquoise waters which look Caribbean to someone as starved of heat as …
The Bay of Tafts is nearly my nearest beach. I love it here. There’s a never-ending procession of moods as the weather and seasons change.
A Puffin keeps its burrow clean at the Castle o’ Burrian.
I love the walk from Mae Sands to the Knowe o’ Skea. It’s a magical place, where currents meet, the sea boils and where an Iron Age burial ground gives views out towards the island of Rousay.
Sandbanks is the most exclusive beach in the country and contains some of the hottest properties. No, I’m not talking about Sandbanks …
When you’ve eaten too many fish to fly.
We are walking down past Backarass to see the birds when instead I spot two huge jellyfish in the sea. They are …
It’s been an emotional journey over the last few days with the birds here at Einar. We always have Swallows and Blackbirds …
Sometimes words are too many. Sometimes words are too few. Sometimes it is best that there are no words at all.
Sunshine brings the flowers out to bloom around Pierowall Bay. This one looks like Chamomile to me but I suspect it’s Sea …
The weather on Westray may be dull, but there’s never a dull day on Westray.
A white blanket of cloud shrouds the island but life continues as normal for the incredible menagerie which inhabits the shores of Westray.
I’m lying down on the grassy clifftop looking across at the Puffins on the Castle o’ Burrian when I realise I can …
I’ve been in and around Orkney for ten years and never been to some of the outer islands. Being in Westray means …
We’re on Westray and only have a few hours before sunset to see some wildlife at the Castle o’ Burrian. At least …
I’m heading to one of the North Isles of Orkney, which are North Isles themselves. I took this photograph of the North …
What won’t mice chew? I’m currently carrying out an experiment, whether I like it or not. Every time I come back to …
The Scrabster to Stromness ferry across the Pentland Firth takes about 90 minutes. As we leave mainland Scotland for the Mainland of Orkney there’s a classic Stevenson’s lighthouse.
They say that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. That may have been true in the times …
Nothing can fully prepare you for coming to Orkney for the first time but I’m going to try. You probably already know …
I’m lying in the grass in a chalk meadow surrounded by the sounds and smells of nature. It’s a sensory delight. There’s …
A recent business trip to Eastbourne saw me staying in the sort of hotel I always imagined Bournemouth would have. The young …
Tonight there’s a brief chance for a walk to the local park. It has a large lake and a small pond. The …
I’m out tonight in the company of Hazel and Vanessa. We’re in the fields of South Devon together. Hazel is laid back …
Westray wears its working clothes most of the time. It has an endless supply of beautiful green garments which it accessorises with …
It’s a Cricket; I know that much. It also looks like a Bush Cricket. I’ve found a Bush Cricket before. I’m also …