Part 2 of our UK: Scotland, Wales, and England journey runs from the Roman frontier at Hadrian's Wall down through the Lake District to Chester and North Wales, taking in Castletown House, Levens Hall, Dove Cottage, a Herdwick sheep farm, and the castles at Conwy and Caernarfon.
We came expecting scenery and stories, but our day in Orkney with guide Lorene gave us so much more—living history, breathtaking landscapes, heartfelt tales of wartime resilience, and a handmade chapel that moved us beyond words. Orkney truly surprised us.
From Lerwick's gray-stone harbor and bustling old town to the windswept green hills where Shetland ponies roam, our day on these northern isles was filled with beauty, history, and unforgettable stories from the people who call this rugged land home.