Discovering Aberdeen during a four hour layover
Our layover in Aberdeen after coming from Orkney was only about four hours. So I can’t say it was ample…
Tag: long weekend
What I learned on Orkney
Traveling to Orkney was my sixth trip to Scotland (Edinburgh, a round trip, Shetland, the Isle of Skye, and the…
More impressions from Orkney
Every trip ends with lots of pictures. Some I use in my posts, others just don’t find a place. After…
The doors of Orkney
The doors of Orkney all look a little bit similar. Sturdy wooden doors without any adornments, and they all come…
The Broch of Gurness and searching for Northern Lights
I guess most of Mainland was by now crossed off our must-see list. From Kirkwall, to Skara Brae, the Brough…
Orkney – more walking around the Mainland – Yesnaby
After the Neolithic treasures, a walking tour on Hoy, the Churchill Barriers in the South, and Kirkwall, I had a…
Stromness and the south of Mainland Orkney
The ferry to Hoy left from Houton, which is in the southwest of Mainland Orkney. So while already in this…
The Brough of Birsay and an Earl’s Palace
Orkney was totally different planned, with more trips to the other islands and lots more Neolithic graves and a visit…
Orkney – exploring Hoy and its Old Man
Besides a lot of sightseeing the plan for Orkney was always to go at least on one hike. The Old…
The Standing Stones of Stenness and the Ring of Brodgar
About me
Traveling is a way of life. While doing so I eat and read a lot. There is nothing better though than enjoying all three at the same time. So come along for the ride.
Social media
What I learned on Orkney
Traveling to Orkney was my sixth trip to Scotland (Edinburgh, a round trip, Shetland, the Isle of Skye, and the…
More impressions from Orkney
Every trip ends with lots of pictures. Some I use in my posts, others just don’t find a place. After…
The doors of Orkney
The doors of Orkney all look a little bit similar. Sturdy wooden doors without any adornments, and they all come…
The Broch of Gurness and searching for Northern Lights
I guess most of Mainland was by now crossed off our must-see list. From Kirkwall, to Skara Brae, the Brough…
Orkney – more walking around the Mainland – Yesnaby
After the Neolithic treasures, a walking tour on Hoy, the Churchill Barriers in the South, and Kirkwall, I had a…
Stromness and the south of Mainland Orkney
The ferry to Hoy left from Houton, which is in the southwest of Mainland Orkney. So while already in this…
The Brough of Birsay and an Earl’s Palace
Orkney was totally different planned, with more trips to the other islands and lots more Neolithic graves and a visit…
Orkney – exploring Hoy and its Old Man
Besides a lot of sightseeing the plan for Orkney was always to go at least on one hike. The Old…
The Standing Stones of Stenness and the Ring of Brodgar
About me
Traveling is a way of life. While doing so I eat and read a lot. There is nothing better though than enjoying all three at the same time. So come along for the ride.
Social media