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Tuesday 5 April 2022

A couple of weeks ago....

 


I stopped off at the Ring of Brodgar for a short wander. The ring of standing stones date back to the Neolithic era and form part of The UNESCO World Heritage Site "The Heart of Neolithic Orkney".  It was chilly and breezy so I didn't stay long. But it's nice to be there before the tourist season when it gets very busy.  Sadly due to increased footfall over recent years the path inside the stones has worn badly. It is currently roped off while remedial work takes place.  It's free access which is good.  But I missed being able to hug one of the standing stones this time.





And it sits within a beautiful landscape surrounded by lochs.




And a lovely backdrop for Freda....




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5 comments:

  1. Dave5 April 2022 at 18:41

    I really regret not being able to get there due to the Covid lockdown.

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    1. Sian7 April 2022 at 13:58

      Yes so much missed due to lockdown :-(

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  2. Mary Z5 April 2022 at 21:04

    I fell in love with the Ring of Brodgar when we were in the Orkneys. It's one of my favorite places in the world! And I hugged the stones a lot!

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    1. Sian7 April 2022 at 13:59

      Lovely to hear from your Mary! I still have your picture in my kichen :-) So pleased you got to hug the stones!

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  3. local alien8 April 2022 at 17:39

    The stones are magnificent. You're lucky to be able to get so close. I hope they make them safe soon

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