Orkney is a place of great contrasts, dramatic skies and sunsets. Snow tends to blow into huge drifts. It was particularly evident in our garden, where several feet of snow formed behind dykes and windbreaks. 
Evening skies take on dramatic golden pinky hues.
The view from our house over wintry Tankerness.
When the roads get bad the school bus can't make it along the smaller roads and the schools are closed, the local children have a a day off.Time for some fun. These were taken in our snow covered vegetable garden.These very enterprising children dug out a hole for each of them. Didn't seem do my fruit bushes underneath much harm.
Oh and by the way I still haven't found the photo I was looking for! Oh well, so much for re-organisation!
Snow and frost do make for great pics. My fave is the cat with the long shadow.
ReplyDeleteBeing a black cat Alex showed up well against the snow. He was a trespasser from next door...
DeleteHave always wanted to visit Orkney and Shetland. We crossed Skye and Mull off our list last year so hopefully it won't be too long before we can get to Orkney. The wildness of the landscape is so beautiful. I can't believe you haven't had any snow.Although saying that we have had only a tiny bit even though we aren't far from the Brecon Beacons which had quite a bit. I'm searching for lost photos too, I'm worried they've been wiped off!!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you would like Orkney and Shetland and if you've time Fairisle (between the two) is well worth a visit.
DeleteNo snow at all I think it's done a body swerve and being at the sea makes it less likely. Wiped photos? Very possibly we had so many!
We had hailstones yesterday, but still no snow, although the temp dropped dramatically. The pic with the children in the "snow holes " is fun. Just as well they did not damage your vegetable garden. It just shows how deep the snow drifts are in Orkney. crocosmia
ReplyDeleteThe children had a lot of fun that day. The snow was blown into huge drifts in some places leaving others almost bare!
DeleteNow that is snow! beautiful photos, and I love that last one. Am kind of glad you didn't find the one you were looking for...
ReplyDeleteWe had such wonderful drifts and I don't mind being snowed in, if it's only or a few days. I think the photo I was looking for has gone forever....
DeleteLovely photos and lovely memories for you. Some of your snowdrifts are huge, I'm amazed you had so much snow on an island, children always know how to make the best of any situation don't they!
ReplyDeleteIt was a funday with the kds
DeleteWhat beautiful shots Janet. I love the coastal pictures. Is the wind fierce in Orkney? It looks like a beautiful spot. I have some old generations that came from Orkney, some Wark or Work's. So I am fascinated with the terrain and the history. Now the children love the big snows. I bet they are missing it this winter.Have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteLona, winds are fierce in Orkney, hence the drifts. The children are all grown up now and off to University
DeleteI really enjoyed these photos...My favorite is the one with the cat:)
ReplyDeleteMine too!
ReplyDeleteYou folk in the North have a tough but beautiful life, with or without fur Glad you went searching as enjoyed your nostalgia - phew what a view.
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I look at these photos and sometimes wonder why we left. Anyway we're making a return visit this year.
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Lovely photos Janet; Orkney is on our list to visit either this year or next. I've missed the snow this winter; there's something about the blanket of peace that descends with it. Still it's not too late, snow in March isn't unknown here!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you'll find Orkney a fascinating place to visit, Penny. There are some wonderful gardens there. I would like some snow too but just for a few days. I fall out of love with it when it gets sludgy and then ices over...
DeleteLovely photos Janet - I really like the kids in their cubby-holes. Will have to show that to my daughter - she'll want to try it too.
ReplyDeleteI do love watching other people play in the snow--especially if I'm inside with a steaming cup of something and an equally steamy novel. I would think Orkney would be one of those places you (one) could never quite get out of your system once you'd lived there. It's hard to get over skies like that!
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