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Stone Age culture in the Orkney islands

When I was eight years old, we took a family trip to the Orkney islands off the north coast of Scotland. I donโ€™t know why we went there particularly, but it was amazing. I almost donโ€™t want to go back because it might break the spell the place has cast over my life.

I was 18 when I did that journey (sans family)

Never been back - despite it being amazing. Not really thought about it before - but I think subconsciously Doug has drawn out my reasoning.