Machair Necklet Metal:Silver sheltering inside Maeshowe

sheltering inside Maeshowe

powerful ocean currents sweep massive boulders into its embrace

Named for the ancient 'palace' of the bishops of Orkney

a bronze and iron sword with an intricately carved hilt was found in a Viking grave in Suontaka

Margaret Macdonald worked with her husband on creating the famous Willow Tea Rooms in Sauchiehall Street

Machair Necklet Metal:Silver sheltering inside MaeshoweThe west coast of Scotland is fringed with sandy meadows, home to grasses, flowers and seabirds: the machair. Through long summer days, surf beats on pristine white beaches, while shore side breezes ripple across the landscape.