Orkney Photos
The Broch of Gurness, Evie, one of the finest brochs in Scotland
Built by Italian prisoners of war in WWII, the Italian Chapel is a wonderful and moving testament to the power of faith in times of adversity
The ceiling of the Italian Chapel. Here the effect of vaulting is skillfully achieved with paint alone
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A peat fire burns in the open hearth of the longhouse of the Kirbuster Museum. The smell takes some getting used to, but it does keep the house warm!
A spinning wheel is just one of the original farm and household implements on display at the Kirbuster Museum
The triforium and nave vaulting of St Magnus are excellent examples of Romanesque and early Gothic stylet
Beautifully carved arcading in the north aisle of St Magnus Cathedral
The Earl's Palace is a superb example of early 17th century architecture
A 'tall ship' at the dock in Kirkwall harbour
Longaglebe Geo, near Birsay
A drystone wall at Longaglebe Geo near Birsay
Maes Howe Chambered Cairn, the largest cairn in Orkney, and one of the finest in Britain
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All images are © David Ross
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