In truth, I hadn’t planned to come to Aberdeen, but I’m glad I did.  When I arrived, I was in poor shape.  The journey across the northern seas from the Shetland Islands had taken a toll on me that night.…

I have to admit that I had a bit of a crisis when I reached the Shetland Islands.  Until then, all of my travels had taken me further north, and there was a part of me that wanted to stay…

So, my experience of Kirkwall has been different but also absolutely wonderful. Up until now, I’ve been staying in hostels, an experience which has given me the opportunity to meet a wide array of amazing individuals.  However, when I reached…