
Past the Point o’ the Scurroes to Cross Kirk
On Westray, a recent building is one built in 1100 AD. There are plenty buried in the sand which are older than …
On Westray, a recent building is one built in 1100 AD. There are plenty buried in the sand which are older than …
I had an enjoyable time flying a drone this summer. I only set it up a few times, as I had to …
I’ve wanted to take a decent photograph of Noltland Castle ever since I first saw it, as I struggled up the hill …
It’s all about perspective. Looking at familiar scenes from a different place always makes you think more deeply about them. Similarly, seeing …
Noup Head lighthouse isn’t visible until we’re almost on top of it. There’s dew on the grass and on the purple flowers …
Orkney is full of the evidence of master builders. Once stone is placed upon stone, then something is created which can last …
One of my favourite photographs from Orkney is Sunset over Tafts. It sums up the surprising drama of a landscape, which is …
I’m expecting to be attacked today. No, I’m not in an inner city, I’m on an island with a population of fewer …
Ever since I saw this latch and photographed it, I’ve been wondering. Why?
In 2017 I had a wild idea; I was going to walk the entire coast of the Orkney island of Westray in …
My adventures on the fifth of five days walking the entire coast of Westray.
My adventures on the four-and-a-half-th of five days walking the entire coast of Westray.
My adventures on the fourth of five days walking the entire coast of Westray.
My adventures on the third of five days walking the entire coast of Westray.
My adventures on the second of five days walking the entire coast of Westray.
My adventures on the first of five days walking the entire coast of Westray.
Churchyards are always a sobering experience. I love looking at gravestones and the ones in the graveyard of the ruins of Lady …
I love the windows of the old buildings on Westray in Orkney. The stonework is wonderful, the walls are so deep and …
The Mill at Rapness is falling down. I’d love to help save it. Red Campion grows around it: Red Champion And Sea …
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 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.
On Westray the ruins of old buildings litter the farming landscape. Memories of the lives lived in joy and hardship linger around …
With the weight of flagstones on the roof timbers, a Westray roof needs love and attention to keep it keeping the rain …
Once the roof goes, the walls are sure to follow.
Noltland Castle on Westray is 16th Century. Surrounding it are 17th Century additions, one of which has this fragile arch still remaining. …
Friends and relatives often ask me whether Westray is a good place to visit and my answer is always very clear. “No,” I say. “I wouldn’t recommend it.” Here then are my top ten reasons why you should never visit Westray.
I love the beautiful pattern and texture of this perfect flagstone roof on Westray. The chimney pot, however, may need a little …
Noup Head lighthouse on Westray reflected in a puddle of rain.