Einar

My house is called Einar, just like the Viking Earl of Orkney mentioned in the Orkneyinga Saga. That’s because of a spelling mistake rather than anything intentional.

Einar - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey
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I always have to spell it when I mention it when I’m south. I’m delighted to see a vessel called Einar at Scapa

Einar - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey

In the harbour is an Eider Duck. It’s been diving and appears to have come up with part of an Edible Crab.

Common Eider Duck - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey

And there’s an Oystercatcher with a full-frontal pose.

Oystercatcher - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey

Charming, isn’t it?

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