Travelling Scotland’s Ancient Orkney Islands

I went to Scotland’s ancient islands. Lying off the north coast of Scotland, there is an archipelago of around 70 islands. A place where humans have lived for more than 8500 years and history is never far from where you look. Welcome to the Orkney Islands.
I start my journey in Scrabster on Scotland’s northern coast and catch the ferry to Orkney with my campervan. I always enjoy exploring lesser-visited places and during my time on the Orkney Isles, I visit other smaller islands in addition to the Orkney mainland. I managed to travel to Westray Island, The Isle of Hoy and the Isle of Rousay.
The more I explored Orkney, the more I became fascinated with its history. I delved into its Neolithic past, including a visit to Skara Brae, The Stones of Stenness and The Ring of Brodgar. I also visited the Old Man of Hoy, a natural wonder, and learned about Orkney's role in World War I and II at Scapa Flow. I explored the charming towns of Stromness and Kirkwall and paid a visit to the unique Italian Chapel, a testament to human creativity on these islands.
Whether you're planning your own Orkney adventure, looking for a NC500 detour or simply curious about these Scottish islands, I hope my Orkney travel guide video will help provide insights into the beauty and history of these incredible islands.
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[@chubbrock659]

my goodness you are a beautiful person, and these sites you visit are just a bonus.

[@naadhiraalexander3600]

Your videos are so much like the classic travel shows I used to love growing up. Production is great and always full of interesting info and of course, so well presented. Keep it up👏🏽

[@nelsoncabrera6464]

11:00 There's something incredibly surreal (and emotional to me for some reason) about the contrast between the ancient moss covered tombs and the pristinely smooth modern protective cement "caul" that encases it. The sunlight streaming in through the open skylights seems to really enhance the feeling.

[@ruthaisling]

It really is amazing! I’d love to visit Orkney again someday

[@benpuss]

Your best yet… gorgeous photography, jaw-dropping drone shots and fascinating insights into the history. Just jam-packed with content, I was transported for a wonderful half-hour to the Orkneys. Thanks so much!

[@ruthaisling]

That's so kind Ben, it means a lot!!

[@jamjamjamjamjammajmajmajmajmaj]

Orkney* not "the Orkneys", easy mistake but you wouldn't say "the Englands" or "the Hawaiis".

[@janebeckwith7692]

Thanks for the video, I lived in Orkney for 21 years, just moved back to the mainland.. The Orkney brewery was my neighbour, great food and beer.

[@ruthaisling]

It's a great place! I'll need to try the beer next time!

[@RetireMe100]

Ive really enjoyed your video tours of Scotland. Greetings from Florida

[@ruthaisling]

Glad you like them! Send some sunshine my way haha!

[@hamishbrooks6933]

thanks for all your love of our Scotland God Bless

[@ruthaisling]

Thank you too!

[@hamishbrooks6933]

stay safe

[@user-fs7hz2md9g]

素晴らしい景色の動画をありがとうございます。日本の景色とはまた違う歴史を感じました。日本語の字幕も助かります。

[@ruthaisling]

ご声援ありがとうございました。 日本語字幕が役に立っているようで何よりです。

[@user-ho5js6rf8l]

Great content! Such interesting experiences, and relatable perspectives. Cheers.

[@ruthaisling]

That’s really kind of you, thank you! Glad you hear you enjoyed the video.

[@user-xk1ub4tf2x]

I've been watching and listening to you for a while now, your voice helps me sleep, thank you for everything you do Ruth, stay happy 😊

[@ruthaisling]

You are so welcome! Thank you 🙏

[@user-xk1ub4tf2x]

@@ruthaisling Just keep doing what you're doing, you put a smile on people's faces who would otherwise struggle to do so... I have a feeling you will know what I mean 😘

[@yizhao3736]

動画が本当に綺麗。とても臨場感があって、風の冷たさとか、空気の匂いまで伝わって来る。 私もその場所に居る様だ。そして、いづれ自分自身でも実際に行ってみたくなる。 カメラワーク、特に画角の切り取り方が上手なんだな。

[@ruthaisling]

ご丁寧なコメントをありがとう。 ビデオを楽しんでいただけてうれしいです。

[@davidjordan4174]

hello ruth aisling l am david jordan form n lreland l love the visiting in scotland

[@richardkotowski2268]

Most of your life is listening to others and awareness of how life is and has been through the ages. I appreciate your uplifting message to make this world feel welcoming in far away homes and people like Scotland. Appearances matter the white wool hat compliments the warmth of the red winter coat, they fit the days stories. Thanks for the adventure

[@ruthaisling]

Thank you very much for watching the video!

[@masuyou6587]

ポアロの映画で見た風景がそこにある。歴史を勉強して旅行したい。

[@pophooray3749]

今日も美しいスコットランドのビデオをありがとう❤ ストーンヘンジ、バイキング、スコッチウイスキー、フィッシュ&チップス、そして「広々とした丘陵(spacious hilly area)」。 それが、 ルースさんのビデオで学んだ 「私のスコットランドのイメージ」です。 スコットランドは良い国ですね❤

[@ruthaisling]

スコットランドはいい国だ。 いつか訪れてください！

[@joedoe9895]

heaven on earth!!!!

[@kerrpoww]

3:05 What you said about it sounding particularly beautiful and maybe being to do with the stones is actually 100% correct! I will be working at Skara Brae this summer and as part of the training process we visited many of the other HES sites for familiarisation, and I learned that the placement of the stones, sounds bounce off their broad surfaces and create a hauntingly beautiful echoing effect, having a wonderful acoustic effect on any sounds created inside the circle. A similar effect can be had at the Ring of Brodgar however as Brodgar is significantly larger it takes louder sounds to have the same effect. So you hit the nail right on the head :)

[@kzk2385]

Thank you for showing us the beauty of Scotland's nature. In the opening and other parts of this video, we can see striped rock layers on the coastal cliffs. It is believed that long ago, more than 8,500 years ago, the seabed was uplifted due to tectonic changes, became land, and was further eroded, eventually becoming part of the coastline. The grandeur of this natural process is truly awe-inspiring, isn't it?

[@ruthaisling]

It really is, humans are so small compared to the power of nature

[@JINATAHISAKAZU]

素晴らしい景色動画ありがとうございました。　スコットランドの古代の島々とスコットランド人の先祖たちが厳しい冬を乗り越えて文化を作ったことがよく理解出来ました。素晴らしい歴史❣！❣！

[@ruthaisling]

とても興味深い歴史だ。コメントありがとう。

[@user-sm7ed8su3l]

Greetings from South Carolina 🇺🇸 There’s a Pee Dee river running through here- perhaps named from Scottish origins 😄 Love the videos 🎉

[@simon-b]

I used to get Cheese patty suppers with a glass bottle of the Irn-Bru when i lived in the Shetland Islands. Hmmm making me hungry just thinking about it!

[@mrspenn1611]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching this and your other videos, thanks

[@ruthaisling]

I’m glad! Thank you for watching 🙏

[@tjrqm]

ルースさん こんばんは。 今回の映像もとても興味深いものでした。いつかわたしも行ってみたい。素晴らしい映像をどうもありがとうございます！また楽しみにしております。

[@ruthaisling]

毎回のサポートに感謝している。ありがとうございました。

[@christopherbrookfield4785]

This was the most fascinating video of yours I have seen so far! The views were amazing. I cannot imagine myself braving those cliffs. I am a total wuss over heights. Absolutely awesome! ❤

[@ruthaisling]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you 🙏

[@user-gq3gd4hx4i]

本当に美しい景色ばかり。日本にはこのような景観はないので食い入るように見ました あといつも思うのですが食べ物がおいしそうで、私は刺身などの生ものは一切ダメでお肉もロースとかわずかな部位しか食べられません。ルースさんが食べているものが美味しそうでたまりません

[@ruthaisling]

スコットランドの風景を気に入ってくれてうれしいよ。 日本では礼文島くらいかな。 スコットランドを思い出しました！

[@ryudokuroma8184]

Hi Ruth. Many of the female KZbinrs talk about the merits of the countries where they were born and raised. This time, the ancient ruins were talked about very vividly, and I think that there are many similarities between the round tombs and megalithic civilizations in Japan, and although this has not been proven, there was once a connection between them. I want to imagine that.

[@ruthaisling]

That is so interesting, next time I am in Japan I will try and visit some of those places. Although it's a different time period, I did think the dinosaur museum in Fukui Prefecture was excellent. Probably the best museum I have visited in Japan.

[@benmcmillan1654]

Nice video Ruth. Some great points covered.

[@ruthaisling]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Producer_Noguchi]

This is a very beautiful and wonderful video. I think adding a little bit of Japanese will give a sense of familiarity to Japanese people.

[@ruthaisling]

Thank you for your lovely comment!

[@seancobb8853]

Ruth you are just amazing 🎉love watching your videos

[@ruthaisling]

Thank you so much!

[@Kitkatbreak3]

I've been binging all your videos and enjoying every minute of it! You're lovely! Keep up the great work!

[@ruthaisling]

Thank you so much!! I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos.

[@huachafo]

Thank you so much for these fascinating videos. I'm from Peru, and your trips are almost other-worldly. Your presentation and personality make them great.

[@ruthaisling]

Glad you like them! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@huachafo]

@@ruthaisling I really do. Your heartwarming feelings about Scotland make one want to visit. Oddly, my desert is normal to me, and seeing the green and brooks is fascinating.

[@SalKnt]

So amazing ✨. 石器時代から現代まで魅力ある文化･自然の数々!! . 平明達意でわかりやすかったです.堪能しました～😊. 英国は保存の仕方が素晴らしいですね🌟.

[@ruthaisling]

字幕を使っても理解しやすかったのでよかった！コメントありがとうございます。

[@01seiyer74]

すごいね、編集頑張ってるね。HighLandParkのウィスキー大好きです。とても美しい景色で、自由に見学できて、きれいに保たれているところに、規律の正しさとみんなが大切にしていることが伝わります。人がいない（笑）のはいつものことですが、木もないんですね。だから石で住居をつくるのですね。いつもいろんなことがわかって楽しいです。 赤いクルマと赤いジャケットが、シンプルな風景に鮮やかでとても素敵です。

[@ruthaisling]

近々、私の地元を紹介する必要がある。木がたくさんあるんだ。😂

[@01seiyer74]

ネス湖のネッシーも見たいな😅

[@grapesodatravels]

Orkney was already on our bucket list and then this video came along! I agree, it's so important to mark bereavement anniversaries. It's really helpful with dealing with grief.

[@KarlElvis]

My favorite scotch, Highland Park. I’ve always wanted to tour the distillery.

[@jefflewis5546]

I have grown to love the Scottish accent. After our DNA test my wife found that she is over 50 percent Scott. Truely hope that we can visit Scotland before we expire !

[@vampydebz7318]

I've always wanted to visit Orkney! We lived in thurso but moved as my 18yr old daughter fell to death cliff there, still live caithness beautiful place😊

[@ruthaisling]

I’m so sorry to hear that about your daughter 😢

[@viviaa]

i went to orkney with a friend and her family about a year ago! so cool to see places i have visited and also places that we didn’t have time to see in your video 🥰 Hope you had a lovely time Ruth it truly is a wonderful place!

[@ruthaisling]

I'm happy to hear you've been too, I hope you had a great trip! I had the best time there, still so many more islands to discover so I'll need to plan another trip sometime!

[@okeesmokee6658]

We were there in August 2023 - have an great time. So many sites and such friendly people. We even crossed over to the Brough of Birsay which as fun. Probably my favorite place now in Scotland.

[@ruthaisling]

Nice to hear you had such a great time there too! Did you go to Hoy?

[@okeesmokee6658]

@@ruthaisling we did not, but caught all the Neolithic sites as well as WW 2 sites. We had a great trip.

[@melly7210]

Orkney is my love. i was two times there and i think i was not the last one. Greetings from Germany

[@ruthaisling]

You should visit a third time!

[@loki1066]

That beautiful pale skin and that accent!😻 I'm going to run out of videos 😿

[@stardance9442]

Thank you so much for the tour I don't have any words .... amazing just amazing so many ancient sites and you are a lovely host ,seeing part of your world from the comfort of my home in Litchfield Connecticut thanks G☆ 3 22 24

[@ruthaisling]

Glad you enjoyed it in Connecticut! Thanks for watching 🙏

[@kentwhite5235]

FYI - We have a river called the "Pee Dee" River In North Carolina and South Carolina, USA. Love your channel!

[@ruthaisling]

Haha nice, thanks for sharing!

[@adhilmarajh5697]

Hey Ruth - Thank you for the gorgeous videos. I'm from South Africa and doing a road trip to Scotland in May 2024. Getting on the Northlink ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick. Then from Lerwick to Kirkwall, followed by Stromness to Scrabster. My trip was inspired by your brilliant videos and not by the "Shetland" TV series🤣🤣

[@ruthaisling]

I’m so pleased you’re going to Orkney and Shetland. You will have an amazing time!

[@nisiunavoce1264]

In the states there is the Great Pee Dee river in North & South Carolina named for an indigenous tribe. Fair number of Scots settled in the region way back when. Very much enjoy your travelogs.

[@ruthaisling]

Interesting, thanks for sharing!

[@kovie9162]

Ruth, you're really good at this and the quality of your videos is pro level. The voiceovers in terms of technical quality and content, the camera work, the editing, the drone filming, the shot choices--everything. Plus you make for a very appealing on-camera presence yourself. If you don't do this for a living then you should. Or would that spoil it and take away all the fun? In any case, another excellent video and looking forward to many more! 😊

[@ruthaisling]

Wow, that's so nice! Thank you and I'm really glad you're enjoying the videos so much!

[@kovie9162]

@@ruthaisling Well, I've long wanted to visit Scotland, but after watching your videos I really really really want to visit it, sights, people, food--whiskey! A+++!

[@pageant1fd]

The Italian POW chapel was for me, worthy of a visit to Orkney . Thanks for sharing as it brought back many memories from our visit many years ago.

[@aiden3170]

It is so good to see so many high quality productions about my home nowadays, Orkney. I was born here and have lived here all my life and you could not pay me to leave, it is a very special place. Just so you know for the ferry animations it would be better to use a picture of the "Earl Sigurd" for the Inter Island ferries and the "Hamnavoe" for the Northlink ferry as the pictures you used were of the Shetland inter island ferry "Linga" and the Aberdeen ferry "Hrossey." 😃

[@hikesaroundkyoto]

Truly breathtaking sceneries. Impressive landscapes and amazing well-kept ancient ruins. I visited Isle of Arran in Scotland once 12 years ago and that is one of the most beautiful memories of my UK trip. Thank you so much for taking me to another Scotland trip in your video! Greetings from Japan.

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks for watching from Japan! I’ve yet to visit Aaran! Hopefully soon 🤞

[@raymondporter2094]

​@@ruthaisling- Arran really IS worth a visit.

[@captmulch1]

Thanks Ruth. I’m related to the Harvey and Linklater families from Orkney, and have always wanted to visit.

[@yoshidashozo3616]

スコットランドは景観が素晴らしい！

[@georgerichardson964]

Stunning views, stunning video, stunning host.

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks George!

[@tomrailton9201]

Another brilliant video Ruth. Take care. Tom.

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks Tom! ❤️

[@Suzanne-xx3nj]

I found it very interesting that on the Island of Rarotonga, one of the Cook Islands in the central South Pacific, the Māori family members are buried in the front of the family homes/property 🤍

[@ruthaisling]

That's so interesting, thanks for sharing about that

[@Suzanne-xx3nj]

@@ruthaisling It's a pleasure x

[@hiromichiw]

Isles of Oakney buried in depth of history spirits of those who have come and gone remain

[@user-xc1ql8pi2v]

あ、ル－スさんだ！久しぶりに見た。元気そうで、何よりです。

[@ruthaisling]

久しぶりだね。僕のチャンネルを訪れてくれてありがとう。

[@MORY0123]

オークニー諸島の豊かな自然と景観の良さに感動しました。そして、カークウォールの街並みがとてもお洒落(*'ω'*)✨

[@ruthaisling]

街並みはとても素敵だ！写真を撮る手が止まりませんでした(笑)。

[@romeowhiskey1146]

REVERSING ONTO the FERRY... Yes, indeed. FERRY from Mainland AUSTRALIA to KANGAROO ISLAND! Shared the ride with about 1000 Sheep on their way to mainland.

[@ruthaisling]

Oh wow!!

[@ut561]

it was neat that the ferry driver watches your videos :)

[@ruthaisling]

Yes it was!

[@DoReMeaCulpa]

A visit to Orkney is near the top of my bucket list and I hope to get there next year, so I appreciate the tips on places to go/see whilst there. This also makes me think that hiring a camper van for at least part of the trip might be offer freedom and flexibility.

[@ruthaisling]

I hope you have a great trip there and glad you found the video helpful!

[@mrjiggs3761]

Well thats me getting some oatcakes and cheese in now, I'm so hungry!

[@geoffreyruzgar1367]

What an epic movie! You should have your own TV show, Ruth! It was like a history lesson and documentary all in one! When you were in Scrabster, did you visit The Captain's Galley Restaurant? It used to be owned by a friend of mine Jim Cowie world famous seafood chef. As I moved to Brazil almost 7 years ago I don't know if he still has it.

[@ruthaisling]

Haha, that's so nice of you to say, thank you! No, I didn't visit that restaurant. It might still be there though?

[@ronaldbayne1431]

I was most impressed, especially by your tour of Rousay which I have done many times in the past missing all the fascinating places you found in one. I now know where to go. The whisky tour I have enjoyed. Thank you for an excellent video and narrative. Rmb5*

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks for watching, Rousay is a lovely island

[@miekkoide404]

ストーンズサークル興味深い‼️ いつも知らない世界教えてくれありがとう😁 撮影機材の説明を思い出しながら‼️SONYカメラ、ドローン撮影法ルースさんの頑張りを感じます。

[@ruthaisling]

ありがとう。ご支援に感謝します

[@thebear307]

Loved this video Ruth, I would love to visit, I have an EV are there plenty of charging places.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@robinlouisallen]

Good morning, when you on the isle of Hoy did you get to see Betty Corrigall's Grave. Regards Robin

[@robinlouisallen]

I been to the Lyness Naval cemetery my grandad is there on my mother's side.

[@ruthaisling]

That’s nice you’ve managed to visit! ❤️

[@F1senna1st]

雄大な景色が見える旅の醍醐味がすごいですね　かつて日本を巡った時の様でとても楽しみにしています

[@ruthaisling]

それが旅の醍醐味のひとつだね。食べ物もそうだけど(笑)。

[@AstonD]

What an absolutely stunning vlog, and you have one of the most relaxing voices I've heard.

[@ruthaisling]

Wow, thank you!

[@sadski1]

Lovely videos thank you. Lots of interesting information content which I hope to bottle and head to the Isles. Thanks again.

[@susannabouwhuis5861]

Wow! Fantastic filming! Thanks

[@ruthaisling]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@paulpowell4871]

BTW here in NJ USA currently he high price for Diesel is $3.85 per US Gallon or 3.08 GBP per US gallon so about .81 per litre as of may 2 2024

[@janevalentine6391]

Love, Love, Loved this video! 😊

[@ruthaisling]

Thank you!! 😊

[@thecoldend_official]

A truly wonderful video. I'd love to visit Orkney.

[@ruthaisling]

You should!

[@miekkoide404]

いつもありがとうございます。スコットランド！奥が深い‼️初めて知ることばかりです。 やはり風の強い国にでは！3びきの子ブタでありませんが石の建物なんですね。 ブロッホ興味深くみました。これからも魅力的なスコットランド！教えてください❤

[@ruthaisling]

スコットランドのビデオを楽しんでいただけているようで、本当にうれしいです。ご視聴ありがとうございました。

[@seanmcerlean]

That was spectacular Ruth. I am struck by the amazing scenery there wild & remote. A lot of very useful information in this one. The campsites are well equipped & reasonably priced 😊

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks Sean! Orkney was incredible, I definitely would recommend anyone to visit!

[@johnclankie324]

Wow Ruth, what you have packed into this video is amazing. It was lovely to see the places we visited in our van about 8 years ago. We purchased Ring of Brodgar rings in Kirkwall, and the Jeweller made a wee Orkney Axe to wear on my Argyle jacket as well, it was a scaled down Kiltie pin, very unique!! The Neolithics are amazing. Highland Park is great Whisky, we couldn’t do the tour as our ferry left St Margaret’s Hope for Gills Bay before the tour started. We stayed in the Kirkwall Camp Site and motored around to as many sites as we could cram in. You did better than us on the small ferries to the remote islands. I could go on and on, we loved Orkney. Well done on your Orkney adventure, Cheers, Mike 🥃🥃👍

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks Mike, it sounds like you had an amazing trip there!

[@TonySMotorcyclePassion]

In NZ we have the body in the coffin and open for family to say goodbye in some Maori families . Love your videos. Want so much to return to Scotland

[@Scalihoo]

I can imagine what the Briny breeze's are like, ahhh lovely 👍

[@CarolynChando]

Loving your vlogs, and I agree you can never use too much Malt Vinegar!

[@ruthaisling]

So true!

[@lukekao8136]

"Breath taking" is anunstatement. Scotland is beautiful, as is her youtube guide with the red coat. :)

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks for watching Luke!

[@lukekao8136]

No problem, I love watching. Do you mind if I ask you how old you are though? because they don't seem to check your id when you go drinking over there. In America, if you get caught drinking, underage, you will get arrested. Just saying you look really young. But, if the question is too personal , you don't have to tell me. I was just curious. @@ruthaisling

[@Robert.Sheard]

I was hoping you'd make it to Highland Park. I haven't been there, but it's one of the first scotches I bought several years ago, and my correspondence with the distillery online has been nothing but a delight. I must visit them.

[@ruthaisling]

You must go..Start planning!

[@vivellasmum]

Wow what a lot you crammed in & just what I would do, if I was your age! Glad to have found you. I never watch TV, just youtube vlogs! I had no idea about them till I stumbled on Steve Marsh, I was probably looking for videos on Shetland. Bucket list!.

[@ruthaisling]

I hope you get to Shetland soon.. it’s amazing!

[@cabracove]

Alaska ferry you have to back on. The one leaving Bellingham for a 5 day trip is over 300 feet so you have to reverse a long way, LOL. But you drive off forward. Great video, I've always wanted to go there and the Shetlands too

[@ruthaisling]

Oh interesting!

[@SteveAbrahall]

"I Like Seals"! LOL got me giggling - beautiful work Ruth thanks!

[@ruthaisling]

Haha, since otters are so hard to spot, I've grown to like seals since they are much easier to come across and I like their happy faces. 😂

[@fraac]

i know about the broch of gurness because stewart lee mentioned it in a show. i had to check he wasn't making it up

[@ruthaisling]

I didn't manage to visit that on this trip, maybe next time!

[@celticmugwump]

Thanks

[@ruthaisling]

Thank you for watching the video, that is very kind of you!!

[@pirie555]

This was a very interesting video. I can trace my ancestors (Muir & Pirie) back to the Orkneys. It's interesting to see how they may have lived there. Thank you for sharing. LG Canada.

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks for watching, have you ever visited?

[@billk9856]

Oh my Ruth, such a wonderful video. Your videos are a highlight of my week.

[@ruthaisling]

Wow, thanks!

[@michaelbruchas6663]

Thanks!

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks Michael!

[@skarabraeranch2093]

Hi Ruth. Greetings from Skara Brae Ranch in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies in SW Alberta. Love your videos ... and particularly this one. My grandfather William Balderstone lived (and fly-fished) not far from Skara Brae near Birsay. I hope to return for a visit next year.

[@ruthaisling]

Thank you for watching the videos. That is so interesting. Was it your grandfather who named your ranch?

[@uskoks]

As someone who lives on Hoy I thoroughly enjoyed your video and will be sharing it around to give people an excellent introduction to the islands I call home.

[@ruthaisling]

Thank you so much, what a wonderful place you live!!

[@tyasu7793]

wow it`s such magnificent! Your videos will help me to get used to English again, and very fun because able to concentrate on watching them. thanks for interesting videos!

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks for watching!

[@lindashoemaker8940]

Good Morning Ruth thanks for your trip to the Orkney islands from the us but love all the experiences in these islands your history explanations and visits to places no one normally goes is a plus thanks stay safe see ya soon😘🌸🌺🌿

[@victorialane154]

Great content and loved the start / intro

[@ruthaisling]

Thank you so much Victoria!

[@kensolo869]

Ah, what a scenic image of Orkney Island by Ruth! The centre of Neolithic ruins in the Orkney Islands is amazing! I would like to go there too. When I visited Edinburgh a while back, I bought some Highland Park Scotch whisky from Orkney Island and tried it. It was very delicious and I liked it. I also bought a jumper that is not made in Orkney, but made in Shetland. I also liked the design of it with the Viking pattern, so I still wear it to this day. Orkney and Shetland are islands with a strong Viking culture.

[@ruthaisling]

I hope you can visit Orkney sometime and see the Neolithic ruins for yourself! Your Shetland jumper sounds lovely, I imagine it must be so warm. I drank my drivers samples of the highland park the other day and enjoyed them!

[@ianlove3]

I Allways wanted to visit Orkney.

[@ruthaisling]

Please do if you get the chance!

[@seb-depp]

Great. You went to all the cool places - Rousay, Yesnaby and most of all: the Old Man.

[@ruthaisling]

Loved them all!

[@markrenfrow9873]

Thanks for a beautiful bit of island hopping Ruth. and it sounds like more to come!

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks for watching!

[@DavidBarker-ke2on]

Thank you for sharing. Your vlogs get better and better.

[@ruthaisling]

That’s so kind of you to say, thank you!