SCOTLAND. DAY 6 ORKNEY (Thurs Aug 24)
More of the ancient Pict sites today and the weather was a tad wet.
Successfully negotiated the causeway at low tide to explore the Brough of Birsay as well as the Broch of Gurness. More sightseeing around the island before a visit to Maes Howe - not for the claustrophobic! Crawled the 5 or so metres along the 1 metre high entrance tunnel to see this incredibly preserved/restored structure.
The Vikings had visited already and left behind their grafitti runes. "Erik the Tall was 'ere" as well as "We got the treasure".
Driving was notable for a couple of unexpected livestock delays. Sheep and cattle being herded en masse provided some interesting diversions.