Life on (nearly) a Small Island

The picture above is of our wee "relief" ferry being towed into Stromness Harbour tonight after breaking down on the final run...

It's been a busy Sunday but a lovely day nonetheless. I had to work this morning which wasn't too onerous as I woke to yet anothe...

Every year community groups around Orkney get together to clean up all the beaches around the islands. This event happens in Spring and ...

I've just been playing with some settings on my camera.  Here are a few in black and white mode. I like taking pictures where all co...

The weather can certainly be  described as "changeable" lately. The last few days we've had thick fog... I find that the m...

I love sunsets..... in case you hadn't already realised! I especailly love Spring sunsets as the sun tracks across the sky. So full ...

The farmer who keeps stock around Sandside has been lambing these last few weeks. I've felt a bit like Bo Peep lately as I have help...