We explored the South East of Orkney crossing several causeways. These were called ‘Churchill’s Barriers’. In WW2 ships were sunk to stop German U-Boats getting into Scapa Flow. Unfortunately, in 1939, one got through and sunk the ‘Royal Oak’ killing 834 men. Churchill ordered the construction of the barriers, which was carried out by Italian prisoners of war.
We ended our busy day at the Murray Arms Hotel, in St Margaret’s Hope, with a seafood platter. The hotel has their own boats and the seafood is caught fresh, daily.
We will explore more of the island tomorrow.
Carol
Wonderful scenery again Carol and it looks like a very interesting day. How lucky you’ve been with the weather too ☀️xx
Looks amazing Carol. Definitely will have to go there. How lucky with weather too. Looking forward to the next instalment.
Looks like you had another fantastic day. We have had dreadful weather, wind like I’ve never known it. The little Italian church is amazing, I remember being really moved by the massive effort the prisoners’ of war had made with or no materials. So much history!
We can’t believe how lucky we have been with the weather so far.