Q for Ricardian

[llondel]

Here's one you can probably help with - a friend from a warm place is apparently visiting Orkney and Shetland in July and is wondering what to wear, given that the average high temperature there is still colder than it ever gets where she lives. Will be outdoors, so expecting wind and rain, plus ferry rides.

[ricardian]

Best bet is to wear several layers of clothing. If too hot remove a layer; if too cold, add a layer. Waterproof jacket and stout(ish) shoes recommended.
Orkney's climate
Average temperatures

[Groundgripper]

That's very useful information for me as well, Ricardian. Mrs GG and I are doing a cruise at the beginning of July starting in Inverness and then going via Buckie and Wick to Orkney for a couple of days and finishing in Scrabster. The weather sounds a bit like Lancashire but probably slightly cooler. I shall ask instruct SM to take note and pack accordingly!

GG

[Fox3WheresMyBanana]

I recall a guide to dressing for a Manitoba winter.
Q: But, how many layers is 'several'?
A: When dressed, pat yourself down. If you can still tell what gender you are, you don't have enough layers.

[OFSO]

Heatech Ultra from Uniglow.

[G~Man]

Q: But, how many layers is 'several'?
A: When dressed, pat yourself down. If you can still tell what gender you are, you don't have enough layers.

[llondel]

I have passed on the advice, and Fox's tip also

Thanks.

[Karearea]

I would make sure to have some sort of warm head-covering.
And gloves.

[Archer]

We have been to mainland Orkney in the summer, I would say that two layers with a good rain jacket is a minimum. You can get fine days on which you can shed a layer but you will certainly get days with plenty of wind and showers too.

I can second all of the advice above, but it is a lovely place!

[jimtherev]

Whilst we've got a Ricardian thread, may we thank him for the many smiles he gives us: (where do you get all those funnies?) and the odd word- and photo-pictures of Orkney life

[Karearea]

Whilst we've got a Ricardian thread, may we thank him for the many smiles he gives us: (where do you get all those funnies?) and the odd word- and photo-pictures of Orkney life

Oh yes! +1

[Opsboi]

Whilst we've got a Ricardian thread, may we thank him for the many smiles he gives us: (where do you get all those funnies?) and the odd word- and photo-pictures of Orkney life

Oh yes! +1

+ 2

[Fox3WheresMyBanana]

+3

I haven't laughed so much since the last set of Election Manifestos

[bob2s]

+4
I look forward to postings by our resident joke master.

[Hydromet]

+4
I look forward to postings by our resident joke master.

Likewise.

[tango15]

+5 Ricardian is a very valued contributor.

[1DC]

+6 I fully agree

[Wodrick]

Seveeeeeen

[ricardian]

Nice to know that my posts (usually stolen from various sites) are enjoyed. Always happy to promote Orkney whenever the occasion presents itself.
But beware! Sometimes the weather can turn quite nasty!

[limeygal]

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