I had a friend from London staying recently so took the time to go on a few "jaunts". The weather wasn't too bad, though was chilly and breezy. So I was delighted to take A. on my first visit to "Betty's Reading Room" in Tingwall on the Orkney Mainland.
There's a clip from the BBC News website which explains how and why the reading room was set up : click here
I have to say, having visited - I want to move in!! It's a magical place, created as a memorial to a friend who had died suddenly. There was no fire burning on the day we visited but we were still drawn to the place and wanted to linger. I hope these pictures give you a flavour of the place and do take time to visit if you're in Orkney. As I say it's near the Tingwall ramp for the ferry, just tucked round a corner from the car park.
Comfy sofas to sit upon while reading....
Fairy lights, lots of books.... no not a ghost. A. moved, so is unrecognisable which means I might get away with this photo!
Everything can be borrowed, or books taken or added to. There used to be a collection box, but sadly, even in Orkney, money was taken. So now folk are asked to pop some money in the first collection box they see when leaving the Reading Room. A lovely idea....
Much loved objects in the window. Big Ted has a view!
Gorgeous stained glass window.
Hares are a theme. I love hares....
And another one...
This is Betty...... I'm sure wherever she is she's looking down on the room with a smile on her face.
Outside a sculpture by local artist, Frances Pelly, a mermaid....
And this is the wee cottage.... as I said.... I want to move in!
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