Paris, on Orkney

It may be the first round of the French Presidential Election today, with many eyes set on Paris. However, our eyes are on Jill Paris, who is an acclaimed writer and who travels for what she calls 'the inexplicable human connection.' Her blog here on the Orkney Folk Festival certainly explains everything in clear and memorable prose, taking us to an island that has great appeal - to musicians, poets, artists, divers, drivers, walkers ... et al.

Scottish Islands Explorer - tries to explain the inexplicable