This stunning, though bleak, view of the Pentland Firth was taken from adjacent to the cottage we were staying in, above Stromness. The two little islands are Inner…
We visited Kirkwall and collected our cruffins which are croissant-style sourdough rolled & baked in a muffin case and then filled in crème patisserie. Scrumptious! Shutter speed: 1/2100s Aperture: ƒ/1.7…
These woods are owned by the Woodland Trust, and have the most wonderful, fragrant spread of bluebells in May. They also have many wonderful broadleaf trees of various…
I love these gardens, and their tea room. Some of the cherries were in flower but didn’t make great photos (blame the photographer). However I did especially like…
Maspie Den is part of the Falkland Estate, and it was laid out with a number of show features including a tunnel. It’s normally possible to walk behind…
A great place for a fairly easy walk with fabulous views, and a folly to add to the fun. Shutter speed: 1/590s Aperture: ƒ/1.7 ISO: 57 Focal length: 4.38mm Taken: 4 January, 2023…
There was a dusting of snow on the local hills, and wonderful ice had formed on puddles. Shutter speed: 1/1050s Aperture: ƒ/1.7 ISO: 55 Focal length: 4.38mm Taken: 2 January, 2023 12:01 Camera: Pixel…