Mainland
Mainland is the largest island in the Orkney archipelago, located off the northeastern coast of Scotland. This island is a treasure trove of ancient history, stunning landscapes, and unique wildlife. Mainland is a paradise for photographers, offering a plethora of picturesque locations to capture the beauty of Scotland. From the rugged cliffs of Yesnaby to the mystical standing stones of the Ring of Brodgar, Mainland has something for every photography enthusiast. The island's rugged coastline, rolling hills, and pristine beaches provide a stunning backdrop for landscape photography, while the abundance of wildlife, including puffins, seals, and otters, make it a perfect destination for wildlife photography.
Ring of Brodgar, Stenness, Orkney Islands. An ancient circle of Standing Stones.
The Ring of Brodgar at sunset in the Orkney Islands. In the distance is the Loch of Harray.
Sunset at the The Ring of Brodgar, a Neolithic henge on the Orkney Islands.
The left most foreground standing stone in this photo of the Ring of Brodgar was struck by lightning on 5 June 1980, splitting it vertically. It's an...
The Ring of Brodgar on Orkney's main island is an incredible sight, sitting as it does on a spit of land surrounded by lochs and close by to the...
One of the last shots of the evening at the Ring of Brodgar before the heavens opened!
Poppies: Weeping Window
14-18 NOW and Poppies Weeping Window.
St Magnus Cathedral was the first venue in Scotland to host Poppies: Weeping Window...
St Magnus Cathedral - The UK's most northerly Cathedral.
St Magnus Cathedral known as the 'Light in the North' was founded in 1137 by the Viking,...
Nobody home - A long forgotten and abandoned croft sits under one of Orkney's famous big skies. One of many decaying farm buildings dotted around...
This is part of the Ring of Brodgar. The Ring Of Brodgar is on the largest of the Orkney islands, Mainland. It was built around 2500 - 2000 BC and is...
Sunset at the The Ring of Brodgar, a Neolithic henge on the Orkney Islands.
A moody wet and windy morning at the Neolithic stones monument on the Orkney Islands.
This beautiful sea stack is called Yesnaby Castle. It is on the west coast of Mainland which is the largest of the Orkney islands. The Orkney islands...
This beautiful sea stack is called Yesnaby Castle. It is on the west coast of Mainland which is the largest of the Orkney islands. The Orkney islands...
Neolithic drama - A spectacular end to a day at the Heart of Neolithic Orkney with a sky laden with drama. The three largest remaining stones of the...
Standing through time - The Standing Stones of Stenness that have been standing through time for over 5000 years.
Situated on Mainland Orkney on an...
The burn at Woodwick was handling more water than the last time I was there.
This is the bay of Skaill which is where Skara Brae is to be found on Mainland Orkney. A beautiful place totally exposed to the elements as the next...
This is part of the Ring of Brodgar. The Ring Of Brodgar is on the largest of the Orkney islands, Mainland. It was built around 2500 - 2000 BC and is...
The Ring of Brodgar at sunset in the Orkney Islands. In the distance is the Loch of Harray.
This is part of the Ring of Brodgar. The Ring Of Brodgar is on the largest of the Orkney islands, Mainland. It was built around 2500 - 2000 BC and is...
I actually took this as a "test" shot whilst waiting for some light to appear and then eventually rain as it turned out!
This had been sitting in my...
St Magnus Cathedral,Kirkwall.
I took a trip to Gurness to satisfy my love of prehistory and also to fill in an afternoon waiting for sunset. So you'll have to forgive me for a...
Rework of an old one - chopped some sky out amongst other things. Taken after 10pm at the RSPB reserve at Marwick Head on Orkney.