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Orkney Part I: South&East
Orkney or Orkney Islands, but not Orkneys (we have read that some locals may get their knickers in a peerie twist upon hearing this) is only about a 90 minute ferry ride from Gills Bay on the Scottish...
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A Cheat Sheet for Britain's Ages
When researching the timeline for historical events in Britain I discovered that there is no single, agreed upon timeline. Historical ages are based on certain activities or events, and not everyone agrees...
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Findhorn to John O'Groats
We heard that a town called Findhorn had one of the best beaches in the UK, so it is worth a visit.  We are staying at the inelegantly named TFVCC Motorhome Stopover which is located in the dunes next...
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Banff to Lossiemouth
We had first heard of Banff from one of our fellow diggers during the Bannockburn House archeological dig. It was their hometown, but the real reason that Banff is of interest is that we were informed...