Happy Friday all Sun is shining and the skies are blue, what more could you ask for…apart from the usual more money less work etc etc Today’s image is of the monument on Vatersay which is linked by a causeway to Barra Island Outer Hebrides. The monument is one of the saddest events to befall… Continue reading Annie Jane Monument – Vatersay
Month: July 2015
Our Lady of The Isles
Morning all raining cats and dogs here again and it looks like it’s set in for the week! British summer at its best hey? Today’s image is Our Lady of the Isles, a sculpture of the Virgin Mary, on South Uist in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. The statue is situated on the western… Continue reading Our Lady of The Isles
The Italian Chapel – Lamb Holm
The Italian Chapel – Lamb Holm This small but very ornate Catholic Chapel was built on the small uninhabited island of Lamb Holm on Orkney during World War II by Italian prisoners. It was restored during the 60’s and received Listed building status A. In my usual style of “must get the shot” I sneaked… Continue reading The Italian Chapel – Lamb Holm
Vatersay Pebble Beach Stump
Friday woohooooo!!!!! Thought I’d finish the week off with a beautiful shot from Vatersay Beach on Barra Island, Outer Hebrides. Probably one of the most beautiful of all the islands areas Vatersay has white sands, stunning pebble beaches and green blue seas all round it, I couldn’t resist the sea washed stump, I’d have brought… Continue reading Vatersay Pebble Beach Stump
Duncansby Stacks pt2
Duncansby Stacks great for birdwatchers with kittiewake, guiliemots and razorbills to name but a few, take your hat in May and June you may get pecked or pooped on…..we avoided it but saw a couple getting dive bombed as they were close to the nesting edges. A prehistoric looking place thats a definite on your… Continue reading Duncansby Stacks pt2
EOLAIGEARRAIDH (ST. BARR) OLD CHURCHYARD, ISLE OF BARRA
EOLAIGEARRAIDH (ST. BARR) OLD CHURCHYARD, ISLE OF BARRA A beautiful evening on the even more beautiful Isle of Barra. The commonwealth cemetery is at the north of the island and is accessed from the main road then through a field down towards the beach. It’s uncertain as to who owns the land but from what… Continue reading EOLAIGEARRAIDH (ST. BARR) OLD CHURCHYARD, ISLE OF BARRA
Clachan Sands Sunset
Traigh Hornais, Clachan Sands A straightforward walk along a beautiful wide sandy beach backed by Machair which is a riot of colourful flowers. Was really tricky to find this place and a lucky spot from the main road which says Cemetery & Beach. Pretty hazardous drive down a dirt single track heavily pot holed. The… Continue reading Clachan Sands Sunset
Beautiful Barra
As the title suggest the Isle of Barra surely is the most beautiful of the Outer Hebrides, blue seas and white sandy beaches that go on for miles and as long as you get the weather then it’s as close to paradise as you’ll get. If its beautiful scenery and peace and quiet you need… Continue reading Beautiful Barra
Old Man of Hoy
Hi All finally got 30 mins to do a little processing of my Outer Hebrides and Orkney shoot from a couple of weeks ago, even with all the rain I managed several decent groups of shots so I’m quite pleased with myself. We have also booked for Ireland, I have so far identified 24… Continue reading Old Man of Hoy