Archaeo-optics in Orkney Day 6: The Dwarfie Stanes' neighbours

Ronnie recording the morning sunlight at the Dwarfie Stane, with the entrance in shadow (Photo: Aaron Watson)

This boulder sits a little upslope from the Dwarfie Stane, which can be seen beyond. It is almost as large but more irregular in form (Photo: Aaron Watson)

Not far along the valley from the Dwarfie Stane is another large stone. This does not appear to have been carved in the Neolithic, but it has been given a unique character of its own. We paid a visit to see if anyone was home...

(Photos: Aaron Watson)