Some shots from the Orkney Islands in Scotland
Jul 28, 2018 09:17:18 #
LA wrote:
Orkney is the undiscovered corner of Scotland. At... (show quote)
We visited all of those sites! We had some great guide books and other resources to show us the way. We even saw some of the "off the beaten path" attractions such as Maeshowe, the earthen house, and the Churchill Barriers. We did quite a bit of driving around the mainland island just to see the sights too. The sun, like in Alaska, at this time of year never really set, so your days could be as long as you liked :). Thanks for stopping by.
Jul 28, 2018 10:13:32 #
Jul 28, 2018 10:32:49 #
jimcrna
Loc: indiana/florida
scotland is indeed a wonderful place..photo ops at every turn..we had a guide this trip to show us around orkney so I didn't have to drive and could actually enjoy the views. just a few pics from may/June 2018. st Magnus cathedral, the Kirkwall hotel,italian chapel, stones of stenis,scara brae. my pics dont do justice to the scenery...also Scots we met were the nicest folks in the world.tough for me to say because im Irish.lol..
Jul 28, 2018 17:14:22 #
kpmac wrote:
Excellent. set. Scotland is on my bucket list.
Thanks for stopping by kpmac. I always appreciate your comments.
Jul 28, 2018 17:17:40 #
jimcrna wrote:
scotland is indeed a wonderful place..photo ops at every turn..we had a guide this trip to show us around orkney so I didn't have to drive and could actually enjoy the views. just a few pics from may/June 2018. st Magnus cathedral, the Kirkwall hotel,italian chapel, stones of stenis,scara brae. my pics dont do justice to the scenery...also Scots we met were the nicest folks in the world.tough for me to say because im Irish.lol..
We saw most of the same sites... however, we were on a more self directed tour with a rental car (driving on the left is an adventure in and of itself), a GPS, and an arm full of guide books. I agree that the Scottish are some of the nicest people I have ever met.
Jul 28, 2018 19:11:32 #
VTMatwood wrote:
During a recent 10 day family vacation to Scotland we spent about two days in the Orkney Islands... not nearly enough. Between the neolithic sites, the landscapes, the architecture, and the people; we could have spent all 10 days there. While everything in Scotland is photogenic (even their run down buildings are beautiful), here are some shots from our time in the Orkneys.
I hope you enjoy.
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I hope you enjoy.
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Very nice Matt
Jul 29, 2018 07:04:31 #
gregoryd45 wrote:
Very nice Matt
Thanks Gregory! I appreciate your comment.
Jul 29, 2018 07:07:09 #
Jul 29, 2018 07:15:49 #
fourg1b2006 wrote:
Very nice scenery...would love to get there some day.
Thanks Marty! I highly recommend a trip there!
Jul 29, 2018 10:22:46 #
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Jul 29, 2018 12:48:34 #
VTMatwood wrote:
During a recent 10 day family vacation to Scotland we spent about two days in the Orkney Islands... not nearly enough. Between the neolithic sites, the landscapes, the architecture, and the people; we could have spent all 10 days there. While everything in Scotland is photogenic (even their run down buildings are beautiful), here are some shots from our time in the Orkneys.
I hope you enjoy.
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I hope you enjoy.
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thanks again for my homeland photos, we used to have a saying when the sun comes out it was declared a holiday lol love the clouds
Jul 29, 2018 12:49:33 #
jimcrna wrote:
scotland is indeed a wonderful place..photo ops at every turn..we had a guide this trip to show us around orkney so I didn't have to drive and could actually enjoy the views. just a few pics from may/June 2018. st Magnus cathedral, the Kirkwall hotel,italian chapel, stones of stenis,scara brae. my pics dont do justice to the scenery...also Scots we met were the nicest folks in the world.tough for me to say because im Irish.lol..
loved the photos jimcrna and yes I think we are wonderful people (I am one of them lol)
Jul 29, 2018 22:26:00 #
These are absolutely stunning photos, VTMatwood! I'd love to visit Scotland!
Jul 30, 2018 05:42:25 #
phv wrote:
Just beautiful captures and very atmospheric!
Thanks phv! I appreciate the comments.
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