The PT462 Spitfire flying over Kirkwall Harbour
We had a rare treat this week. Probably a one off event that will never be repeated. We had an air display on Thursday evening featuring two biplanes and a Spitfire. What a wonderful evening. The weather was perfect and the visibility couldn't have been better. I've never seen so many people around the bay. Visitors and locals alike all turned out to see the display which was put on with the support of local businesses. My little digital camera is getting a bit long in the tooth, and can manage just 4 megapixels, but I am really delighted that I managed to get one close up image.
Kirkwall is coming alive with visitors and the summer sunshine is highlighting the colours of the island. Below are just a few more images from last week.
Small boats in Kirkwall harbour
The cruise ship Vistamar
A fishing boat returning to harbour
Lobster (or possibly crab?) pots on the harbour side
OOoh I'm jealous you saw the spitfire!! As for the lobster pots - yes that's what they are - in Orkney they are called "creels" - wherever you see a small orange buoy bobbing in the water it will be attached to a creel (apparently)!
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