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Following my ancestors on the Orkney Islands ( Third part )

After our continental breakfast in the hotel, my husband and I decided to discover another archaeological site called Scara Brae. With our Tesla car completely charged, thanks to the app Pod found next to the Tesco supermarket in Kirkwall city centre, we started our new adventure. Disappointed with the charging point of Tesla in KirkwallContinueContinue reading “Following my ancestors on the Orkney Islands ( Third part )”

Following my ancestors on the Orkney Islands ( second part )

Kirkwall, the capital of the Orkneys. After our first night in Kirwall, we decided to discover this town the following morning. Kirkwall is a bustling, busy town, but it’s one with a historic centre full of character. Officially a Royal Burgh since 1486, Kirkwall’s name comes from the Norse ‘Kirkjuvagr’, meaning ‘Church on the Bay’,ContinueContinue reading “Following my ancestors on the Orkney Islands ( second part )”

Following my Italian ancestors on Orkney islands( first part )

After 13 years of living in the UK, I decided with my husband to spend a few days on the Orkney Islands, which are based in the north of Scotland. I did not know much about their history, but a good friend a few years ago told me they were worth visiting for the historyContinueContinue reading “Following my Italian ancestors on Orkney islands( first part )”