Tag Archives: Skara Brae

Drystane dyke

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Jamie Jauncey

In the centre of our village of Birnam stands the Birnam Hotel, a large Victorian hotel. It was built in 1850 at a time when, following the queen’s example, tourists were starting to discover the majesty of the Highlands. When … Continue reading →

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Time machine

Posted on May 15, 2026 by Jamie Jauncey

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Orkney is a gentle, green time machine. While the waters around it carry stories of sea-faring and exploration and the drama of two world wars, the land – low-lying pasture pocked with shallow scoops of water – tells a much … Continue reading →

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The sea, the sea

Posted on April 24, 2026 by Jamie Jauncey

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Stromness on Sunday is quiet. Very quiet. In another era one might imagine the whole town to be at prayer. The cobbled main steet is deserted. We glimpse the harbour in splashes of vivid blue at the bottom of wynds … Continue reading →

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