Tag Archives: Scotland

Scotland ~ Kirkwall, Orkney Islands

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Saturday July 5th ~ Orkney Islands There are 70 islands in the Orkney Islands chain, 20 of which are inhabited. With a population of 8,686 people, Kirkwall is the capital of the archipelago in Northern Scotland. The islands are believed … Continue reading →

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Scotland ~ Greenock, Inverclyde, Gourock, an old library, museum, vista point, and more Gus pictures

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Thursday July 3rd ~ Greenock, the “Gateway to Glasgow” Deciding to just explore the small ports, and taking local transportation instead of taking the more expensive tours offered on board the cruise ship keeps us in town for the morning. … Continue reading →

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