Across the water to Westray
August 4, 2018 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Ferry to Westray (left 10 mins early). Interesting church and graves in tiny Pierowall.
Walked out to the west coast. Saw more seals and magnificent Noltland castle.
Ferry to Westray (left 10 mins early). Interesting church and graves in tiny Pierowall.
Walked out to the west coast. Saw more seals and magnificent Noltland castle.
The cosiness of Kirkwall Airport is enchanting: arrivals, departures, cafe and luggage reclaim all in one room.
8-seater plane to Papa Westray, one pilot, no stewards.
Capacious hostel. RatherRead more
13 seals nearby
I’m providing another pair of hands at the dig at Swandro bay. Definitely unskilled.
My job has been to sort and record “tray finds” from this year’s excavation - bone, teeth, shell,Read more
Smooth and scenic rail journey to Aberdeen.
Visit to the maritime museum and the law courts before bussing to the airport and taking a 30 minute flight to Kirkwall.
Bus to town, stopping in theRead more