Holy Island
We are still on Iona, feeling blessed to be here for so long. Unfortunately for my career as a blogger, our internet connectivity has been patchy at best. Sometimes though…
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Beachcombing on Iona
We arrived on the Holy Isle of Iona yesterday afternoon, and after a leisurely visit to the sacred sites, we headed to the beach for an evening of sea life…
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On the Move
Today was about travel as we made our way down Loch Ness on the mainland then out to the island of Mull in the Inner Hebrides. It is a slightly…
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Resilience
This is the Italian Chapel on the tiny island of Lamb Holm, Orkney, is a modern miracle that stands as a testament to the human spirit. Built by Italian prisoners…
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Keeping Warm on Orkney
Monday’s Post: You’d never know it was summer up here on Orkney. Fortunately, the rain was chased away by today’s chilly winds, so we dressed in our winter layers and…
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Heading North
We left the Highlands behind this morning and sailed to Orkney. The Hamnavoe is a lovely ferry, but I fell in love with this Lego model displayed in one of…
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Ageless Companionship
We have arrived at the great Stones of Callanish. This part of the journey always feels hushed to me; I feel quiet and small as I stand in the presence…
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Island Hopping
We started our morning with a bracing boat ride across Castlebay to explore Kisimul Castle. Once inside it looks like this: We couldn’t stay long as we needed to catch…
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