This scene would only be visible for a few weeks around the summer solstice. At this time of year the sun sets in the north west horizon just to the left of the Brough of Birsay. I love those wet shimmering rocks in the foreground.

Image Date July 2016

Location: North West mainland, Birsay

Birsay solstice sunset

This scene would only be visible for a few weeks around the summer solstice. At this time of year the sun sets in the north west horizon just to the left of the Brough of Birsay. I love those wet shimmering rocks in the foreground.

Image Date July 2016

Location: North West mainland, Birsay