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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! Photo of the Orkney Islands, Scotland.
All images are © David Ross
Related:
Kirbuster Museum
Orkney Travel Guide
Historic attractions in the Orkney Islands
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Explorer OS maps (1: 25,000):
Ex461 Orkney - East Mainland
Ex462 Orkney - Hoy, South Walls & Flotta
Ex463 Orkney - West Mainland
Ex464 Orkney - Westray, Papa Westray, Rousay, Egilsay & Wyre
Ex465 Orkney - Sanday, N Ronaldsay & Stronsay
Landranger OS Maps (1:50000)
LR005 Orkney Northern Isle
LR006 Orkney Mainland
LR007 Orkney Southern Isle
