Standing stones of Stennes
July 9, 2010 by admin
Filed under Archaeology, Featured
The imposing neolithic standing stones of Stennes are thought to have been erected between 3000 and 2500 BC. Twelve standing stones originally formed the stone circle at Stennes but only four remain today, the tallest of which is over 5.5 metres high. The Stennes stone circle was surrounded by a ditch 6 m wide and [...]
The Outer Islands
October 31, 2009 by admin
Filed under Outer Islands
The Orkney mainland is surrounded by a necklace of isles, some of which are uninhabited by man but offer a wealth of wildlife and heritage. Adventuring these isles can be habit forming as described by Gerald Durrell in “islomania”. Recent years have seen great improvements to ferry services and flights, allowing visitors to ‘island hop’, [...]
