Harbourside rope in Stromness. The name “Stromness” is derived from the Norse language. “Strom” refers to the strong tides that rip past the Point of Ness through Hoy Sound to the south of the town. “Ness” means “headland”. Stromness thus means "headland protruding into the tidal stream ".In Viking times the anchorage where Stromness now stands was called Hamnavoe, meaning “peaceful” or “safe harbour”.A long-established seaport, it has a population of approximately 2,190 residents. The old town is clustered along the characterful and winding main street, flanked with houses and shops built from local stone, with narrow lanes and alleys branching off it. There is a ferry link from Stromness to Scrabster on the north coast of mainland Scotland.(Wikipedia)
Featured in Highlands and Islands Photographers Group 02/10/11
Featured in Shetlands but also Orkneys Group 09/10/11