Skara Brae - a time machine

Scara Brae was a must see, just due to the sheer impossibility that it exists. Here is a stone age settlement that was discovered only 100 odd years ago when a storm that lasted several days, blew away the sands on a beach to uncover this settlement. Hidden for several thousand years, the settlement is now protected and somewhat restored so that the visitor gets a feel for the stone age life.

The end of our day was to stop in Kirkwall, the capital of the Orkneys. St Magmus Cathedral is a magnificent church and as it belongs to the people, there are no fees to pay to take in its features. You can tell you are a way from the city lights in the north, particularly if you ask for a cappuccino. I am sure in 5 years, with the continual arrival of tourists plus oil revenue financed Barista courses, even the Orkneys will see decent cappuccino.

I would love to come back for the mid summer golf tournament her. It is apparently sponsored by the local brewery, or maybe distillery (I cannot recall which one). It kicks off at midnight given that at that time of year, daylight is all around.