Sunday July 2
Rousay
is a small, hilly island about 3 km north of the mainland. It is the largest
island in the Orkneys and has been nicknamed "the Egypt of the north"
due to its archaeological diversity and importance. There are more treasures
along the road that circles the island than there are kitchen shops in
Beaconsfield.
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| Across to the mainland of Orkney |
Two
years ago we gave up trying to cycle around it in a ferocious headwind and
showers. Taking the car this time (!) we saw more had a wonderful picnic and
caught the ferry home in good time for cocktails at Millbrig.
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| A wonderful house with many rooms at Midhow |
Footnote:
Over 100 archaeological sites have been identified on Rousay. However only a
small fraction of them have been excavated and researched. The best known is the
Midhowe Broch and Midhowe Chambered Cairn a good walk from the road but worth
it.
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| A fisherman's hut on the north side of Rousay |
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