• Cheryl MoodyEurope to Bali 2025Traveler
    On our way north
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    The Orkneys

    September 3, 2025 in Scotland ⋅ 🌧 14 °C

    An early morning start as its a 3hr drive to the ferry which takes us over to the Orkneys.
    A few quick stops on the way to stretch our legs.
    The main stop was a walk to see Dunrobin Castle, home to the Duke of Sutherland. Very regal looking.
    Onto the ferry. Luckily the ride was smooth .
    The Orkneys are made up of lots of islands liked by barriers (man made raised strips of land originally used to stop german subs getting into the Scapaflow) or ferry. The main town Kirkwall is on the island Mainland.
    The Magnus Cathedral built 1137 is named after Magnus who was Scotland's 1st Christian martyr in 1115.    Read more