Orkney Vignettes

As the Isles of Orkney are surrounded by the North Sea, their climate is much moderated by large bodies of water. In consequence, I was looking forward to a seasonal holiday break on the Isle of Westray, well away from the deep winter chill of Angus. Whoops! Snow has now descended upon the whole of Orkney closing roads, schools and hotels; and cancelling flights and ferries, This morning I helped…