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Meols lies on the Wirral Peninsula, between Hoylake and Wallasey, just off the A553. At low tide the small stretch of shingle beach here becomes a wide ...
such a cliched photo of Stromness - but there's a reason - it's gorgeous. ! Quick iphone shot after discovering that we wouldn't be walking to Ness Point this way - road works that cut off the whole road.
An extremely famous place, not only from the James Bond film but also with a very long and exciting history. Unfortunately, the hotel has been closed for some time and has become a magical place for Influencers and their followers. The goal here was completely different, it should have been a photo with a red sunset, but planning sometimes doesn't work out, even with the latest tools. But I like the mystical atmosphere much better, especially the place was deserted.
Arriving at Orkney mainland and this is the view that greets you at Stromness. Such a delightful town. There were even Dolphins in the harbour! Each old building along the water's edge has its own little jetty, built of stone, and made to last.
The port of Stromness on the island of Mainland lies on Scapa Flow. Behind Stromness, the massive bulk of Ward Hill rises to 481 m (on the left) on the neighbouring island of Hoy -- meaning the high one, as the Vikings named the island. From a slide.
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The "Hamnavoe" making her way towards Stromness, Orkney enroute from Scrabster.
A lot windier that the pic suggests, take a look at the bend on the aerials, the spray in the air and the Heel due to the 40-50knot wind.
The sheltered route through Scapa Flow today, a fair sea running on the west side of Hoy.