Let’s take an imaginary journey to the British Empire’s last territorial acquisition. Hang onto your hat: it could get rough.
Posts Tagged ‘islands’
The Colours of 59 Degrees North
Orkney Mainland and Westray – all photos M. Sowden 2009.
Breathe
A piece I wrote for a now-deceased online magazine back in 2006… I’m holding the cup to my face. Anywhere else, this might look a little strange; but this is Orkney, and it’s an autumn morning with the promise of winter felt in every exposed extremity. I’m bone-marrow chilled, and my legs, shoulders and jaw [...]
