The Calanais Standing Stones
On the western edge of the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, overlooking the waters of Loch Roag, stand the mysterious Calanais standing stones. Erected around 5000 years ago, the stones form a circle surrounded by a cruciform shape, and are believed to have...
Orkney
The Orkney Islands lie off the northern coast of Scotland and are easily reached either by air or by ferry. There are over 70 islands making up Orkney, and around 20 of those are inhabited. The islands have been inhabited since early times, and today...
Still fancy visiting Orkney??!
Trust me - sailing conditions are usually much calmer than this, especially in the summer months! Orkney is a great place to visit, and the fabulous Neolithic monuments & standing stones are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Plus you can always fly! ✈️🤣🏴
Did you know, fact fans, that the oldest football in the world can be found in Scotland? Discovered behind wood panelling in the Queen’s Bedchamber at Stirling Castle during restoration work in the early 80s, the ball is thought to date from at least 1540. There is an entry in See More
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