Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Walking in Orkney and the Isles

April 6, 2010 by admin  
Filed under Featured, Travel

Wide open spaces, peace, tranquility and the sounds of nature blend together making Orkney one of the perfect places to strap on the walking boots and go for a walk. Thousands of acres await any visitor to the mainland or the Isles who want to reset their brains and forget about the hustle and bustle [...]

The Churchill Barriers

August 22, 2009 by admin  
Filed under Featured, Military

Arrive at St Margaret’s Hope on the Island of South Ronaldsay and head North on the A961 to Kirkwall. This drive will take you over the incredible four causeways linking the Orkney islands of  South Ronaldsay, Burray, Lamb Holm and Glimps Holm. A total length of 1.5 miles (2.3km). The barriers were originally built in [...]

Orkney’s Italian Chapel

August 17, 2009 by admin  
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A labour of love, exquisite artistic skill and craftsmanship transformed World War II nissen huts into a stunning Italian chapel on the isle of Lambholm. The distinct white and red facade of the little church on Lambholm has become affectionately known as The Italian Chapel. Prisoners of war, captured during the North African campaign of [...]

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