Life on (nearly) a Small Island

OK it's more me being a Drama Queen than the hens it has to be said, and all ended well in case you were wondering. But this morning I...

This is a picture of the wee "caddy" lamb at the lighthouse. She's been bottle fed having been orphaned, and the children at...

....Don't expect this to be an informative post! I only know half a dozen wild flowers and they are REALLY common!  But today Julian B...

Temperatures in Orkney have been somewhat below "average" for June, rather like the rest of the UK. But we have had sunshine, an...

The flower borders in the walled garden are coming along. I'm really pleased with the "wild flower" feel of one border in part...

These photos were taken a few days ago on an evening ferry home. Above is Hoy High lighthouse. Below the sun is setting on the entrance to...

The recital by brass quintet " Pure Brass " exceeded expectations!  The quintet are a young group of professional musicians who ga...