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A look back to 1966…

Wednesday, October 3, 2018 (10:06 PM)

The entrance to Maeshowe in 1966.

The entrance to Maeshowe in 1966.

Nothing specifically Ness related in this brilliant piece of film,, but some lovely views of Skara Brae, Maeshowe  and the Ring of Brodgar.

https://tv.nrk.no/serie/sommerbrev-fra-vesterled/FOLA66001166/27-09-1966

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