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August 5th 2021
Published: August 5th 2021
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Dear All Greetings from the top of Great Britain! Yay! I made it here, to a place called Thurso, mainland Britain’s northernmost town, at the very top of this island on its northern coast, with amazing views out over the sea towards Orkney. It feels grand to be here, an important geographical place in the British Isles, and I’ve enjoyed very much spending time getting to know this most northe... Read Full Entry



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Loch of Easter Head and Long LochLoch of Easter Head and Long Loch
Loch of Easter Head and Long Loch
Dunnet Head
John O'Groats in the Far DistanceJohn O'Groats in the Far Distance
John O'Groats in the Far Distance
Dunnet Head
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Me
Dunnet Head Viewpoint
ThursoThurso
Thurso
From Dunnet Head
St John's LochSt John's Loch
St John's Loch
From Dunnet Head
Old Man of Hoy, OrkneyOld Man of Hoy, Orkney
Old Man of Hoy, Orkney
From Dunnet Head
Dunnet Head LighthouseDunnet Head Lighthouse
Dunnet Head Lighthouse
Dunnet Head
Dunnet Head LighthouseDunnet Head Lighthouse
Dunnet Head Lighthouse
Dunnet Head
RSPB Dunnet HeadRSPB Dunnet Head
RSPB Dunnet Head
Dunnet Head
RSPB Dunnet HeadRSPB Dunnet Head
RSPB Dunnet Head
Dunnet Head
Cliffs and LighthouseCliffs and Lighthouse
Cliffs and Lighthouse
Dunnet Head
Cliffs and LighthouseCliffs and Lighthouse
Cliffs and Lighthouse
Dunnet Head
KittiwakesKittiwakes
Kittiwakes
Dunnet Head
Great Skua AttackGreat Skua Attack
Great Skua Attack
The kittiwakes are perturbed
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Great Skua Attack
Two great skuas and a frantic parent kittiwake
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Great Skua Attack
One of the great skuas attacking the chick
Great Skua AttackGreat Skua Attack
Great Skua Attack
So sad to see the helpless parent kittiwake
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Great Skua Attack
The two great skuas are eating
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Great Skua Attack
The lifeless chick is left behind
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Great Skua Attack
Lifeless kittiwake chick
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Long Loch
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13th August 2021

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

The joys and beauty of the North
The Orkney's are still on my bucket list. This trip speaks to me and I hung on each word. Your timing continues to be good and you've missed the crowds. The Stroma tour will be on my list.... you've seen amazing wildlife. The circle of life is not easy to watch and skuas are tough birds.
13th August 2021

alex waring
Alexander Waring

The North
I loved the far north of Scotland - so rugged, desolate and empty. Thank you for your very encouraging comment Merry. I'd love to read about your travels in Orkney if you journey there. Indeed, the skua incident was tough to watch.
13th August 2021
Me, Duncansby Stacks

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Scenic Location
Just lovely.
13th August 2021
Me, Duncansby Stacks

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Scenic Location
Thanks Merry, this place was just beautiful!
13th August 2021
Trying Haggis!

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Congratulations!
You tried it.... once is enough.
13th August 2021
Trying Haggis!

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Haggis
Yay, thanks! Indeed, just once.
13th August 2021
Motorbike End to Enders

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Nice moment
I'm glad you took this one.
13th August 2021
Motorbike End to Enders

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Bikers
They must have been tired, and a bit saddle sore!
13th August 2021
Another Long Road Ahead

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Peaceful
We travel to experience.
13th August 2021
Another Long Road Ahead

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Peaceful
Ah, the beautiful open road ahead! ?
20th August 2021

Readingfcboi
Alan Atkinson

Orkney
I'm a little behind on your blogs, but will catch-up. Do you know if the ferry stills goes to the Orkney Islands? If so, does it take long?
20th August 2021

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Orkney
Ah, no worries, lol - I wrote so many in such a short space of time, and they're quite long! Yes, there is a ferry to Orkney from John O'Groats. I think it takes around an hour or two. If you Google "jogferry" you should be able to find out more ?
27th September 2021
Trying Haggis!

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

I've tried it
I've tried haggis. It tastes pretty good if you ask me. /Ake
28th September 2021
Trying Haggis!

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Haggis
Yay! Well done you! I must admit I also quite liked it, it was just the thought of what was in it that put me off.
27th September 2021
Abandoned Buildings

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

I'd love Stroma Island
By the looks of it, I'd love Stroma Island. /Ake
28th September 2021
Abandoned Buildings

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Stroma Island
I'm sure you'd enjoy it, one of Scotland’s fascinating abandoned islands. I don't think that many people set foot on it.

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