July 28 in the United Kingdom ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Lumpy ferry to mainland Scotland plus heavy rain, which soon abated.
Drive across the top to Durness and Balnakiel Estate where Cocoa Mountain and craft shops are located. This is a former military establishment, abandoned and then turned into craft workshops and accommodation.
Views on theRead more
July 27 in the United Kingdom ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Sad to leave our perfect camping spot on Jacqui‘s hillside ruined mill.
Turning up early at the quay allowed us to be put on an earlier ferry to mainland Orkney. The knock on effect was to allow us to bag the last pitch at the Pickaquoy campsite in Kirkwall.
Cleansing of garments and bodiesRead more
July 26 in the United Kingdom ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
All day working in the Finds table. Spotted this worked bone (some kind of needle?).
Pint of Scapa Flow at the Taversoe - a pub and restaurant with a fabulous view.
July 25 in the United Kingdom ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
A stiff breeze on the beach, but dry.
Wheelbarrowing in the morning, working in the Finds Hut in the afternoon.
Steve Dockrill being ably supported by Bonny and Rose taking photos of the new excavations.
July 24 in the United Kingdom ⋅ 🌧 15 °C
Mural celebrating the making of granite city in Aberdeen. Plenty of rain in the morning for the flight to Kirkwall.
Then a sunny afternoon and the little ferry to Rousay.
Walked along the coast to Julia’s van an a welcome cup of tea from Jacqui Marwick, postmaster and owner of the land whereRead more
July 24 in the United Kingdom ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Overnight thunderstorms and a wet and windy start from Aberdeen. Flight to Orkney not as bumpy as we were warned.
Warm and shower in the pm. Now comfortably installed in Julia’s camper van.
July 23 in the United Kingdom ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
By train to the well-named Granite City.
Staying in the grand and fairly central youth hostel. £31 a night for a private room.
A heatwave is in progress.
Tree roots growing between granite sets.
Angela SmithAre pensioners allowed in YOUTH hostels? Don't forget the sunscreen today! x
July 15 in the United Kingdom ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
More NCR1 - excellent route which I stayed on for 50 miles. Coffee in Craster and crab sandwich lunch in pretty Alnmouth.
Route goes through several ancient gates.
Inland via Ellington site of former deep coal mine whose tunnels went 7 miles out to sea. The only remains are a social club andRead more
July 14 in the United Kingdom ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Strong sunshine but cool air makes for sunburn that isn’t noticed until later, I found.
Now largely following NCR1 which hugs the coast, using tracks, bridleways and farm roads.
Eyemouth for coffee and Berwick on Tweed for picnic lunch. Arrived in Belford after 53 miles of rougher riding. ArtsRead more
July 13 in the United Kingdom ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Lifeboat day in Dunbar. Polished pipe band and procession.
Found a dead body and a man with a head injury on the beach. However to my relief they were acting in a film.
Tour of museums during a downpour.
Memory stones at the campsite.
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