1st February – A gorgeous day today. We had some snow overnight and things are looking picturesque. This drone photo was posted by The Orcadian this morning and shows off Stromness harbour nicely.
H went out to take some pics and took this one in a monochrome format, it shows a skein of geese flying overhead looking like a constellation of stars. In the colour version they are difficult to see.
9th February – This is the longest spell of snowy weather we’ve had since we moved here. We had another two inches overnight. It’s not too bad around Stromness but some roads around the island have been blocked.
We shouldn’t complain though, it’s not too cold and the snow on Hoy always looks great.
10th February – An area of high pressure has treated us to cloudless skies and combined with the snow, everywhere is very photogenic.
I’m sure this young couple are glad they’re not leaving Stromness on such a beautiful evening.
14th February – Well, what a difference in the weather. The high pressure has passed and we are plunged into gale force winds, 50+ mph. We are staying indoors and keeping warm, but the show outside is impressive, with some huge waves crashing over the road.
20th February – Here’s one for the history buffs.
It was 549 years ago today, King Christian I of Norway gave Orkney and Shetland away. After Christian failed to pay the dowry for his daughter Margaret, queen to James III, Orkney & Shetland were annexed to the Scottish crown on 20th February 1472. This geological map (which doesn’t put them into boxes, hooray!) shows how we always were part of each other. (National Museums Scotland)
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