In the Hebrides: Isle of Lewis

Stone Age Village replication of houses 4000 years ago:

Standing Stones:

 

The Lewis Chessmen were also found here in a small chest on this island and date back to the 12th century.

A link to the chessmen: 

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=lewis+chessmen+lewis&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&client=safari&gws_rd=cr&redir_esc=&ei=N9noUcatN8KFhQeS6IHwDg

Lichen, Lobster Boxes, Highland Cows

We were told by a bus driver that one form of lichen grows only on the Hebrides because of the pure ness of the air quality.  I've not yet found this particular species yet, but here are a few pictures of lichen and lobster boxes.

Kilts galore for sale!

Highland cows

St. Magnus Cathedral on Orkney: