I’m sure it hasn’t escaped anyone’s notice that we have been away from the blog for a couple of weeks. We have had the pleasure of holidaying in one of my favourite areas of Scotland – Orkney.
The main reason for our trip North was to attend a close friends wedding (check out my Instagram from the last couple of weeks for adorable photos of the boys in kilts!), as we were going all that way up to Orkney for a wedding I thought it would be only sensible to stay a little longer and have a proper camping holiday.
We stayed in John O’Groats the night before we caught the ferry and although it was a sunny day, the wind was pretty strong. This was to be a taster for what was in store for us on Orkney. If you ever go, make sure you have plenty of windproof clothing! The sun might be warm, but the wind will definitely cool you down!
The day before we left we received a lovely parcel of summer waterproofs for the boys from Kozi Kidz. These were much appreciated as their winter coats (also Kozi Kidz) were a bit too warm.
Our time in Orkney was fortunately quite sunny (aside the day we arrived), so although we are yet to test them out in the rain, the boys did wear them as an extra layer to keep the wind off. Both boys loved their jackets and were more than happy to wear them.
We also have waterproof trousers for both boys, but as it wasn’t wet enough, we haven’t had a chance to use them. However, I’m sure you will see the trousers crop up in future rainy day blog posts throughout this summer.
I was impressed at how light weight they were, but they are definitely of the same strong quality as the winter jackets. I was a little disappointed that we couldn’t get similar bright prints like their winter coats, but littlest loved his Koster Unlined Rainbow Rain Jacket to match his wellies and Mr O was pleased with his choice of the PU Essential Rain Set in Fisherman Yellow.
The hoods are a great size and easily cover their heads to keep the wind and rain off, there are also reflector material on the back of the jackets and trousers, which would be good if you’re out on a darker day or evening.
We spent a lot of time at the beach in Orkney, we don’t live close enough to visit one regularly and so the boys can’t get enough of playing in the sand and sea.
However, we did manage to visit several interesting historical sites that I will, no doubt, be blogging more about over the next few weeks.
A favourite of the children’s was Tomb of the Eagles, mainly for the ‘skateboard’ you use to enter the tomb!
One of my favourites was the Brough of Birsay, an ancient settlement on a tidal island.
If you want to check out Kozi Kidz for their gorgeous waterproof clothing, then head over here, they really are a great kids outdoor clothing brand.
J x
* We received these waterproofs for the purpose of this post, however all opinions are our own.
Sam says
Great pics, looks like you had a great time. Love their jackets and the matching wellies!
Plutonium Sox says
These look great. Really useful to have waterproofs for days at the beach when the sun isn’t kind enough for swimwear!
Nat.x
David Mellor says
Orkney is a beautifully wild place but yes very windy. The beach days sound good and the waterproof jackets sound like they’re of very good quality. Thanks for sharing. (Potty Adventures) #whatevertheweather
Cheryl @ ReimerandRuby says
Haven’t been to Orkney but it’s great seeing pictures from the place, gives me ideas for future holidays. Lovely jackets, beautiful colors, being lightweight is perfect for this season. #Whatevertheweather
Kaye says
Love those Kosi Kidz waterproofs and the matching wellies, gorgeous! Looks like you all had a great time xo #whatevertheweather
Mary @ Over 40 and a Mum to One says
Looks like an interesting place to visit, love the skateboard #whatevertheweather
Sarah says
Those coats are great! I loved all the kilt pictures on Instagram too. My brother’s girlfriend is off to Orkney soon for 8 weeks of work, she is an archeologist.
It looks like such a beautiful island. Sarah #WhateverTheWeather
Hannah G, The 'Ordinary' Mum says
The Tomb of the Eagles looks like such fun and really interesting too!! I’m loving the boys jackets, going to have check out Kozi Kids for my girls now 🙂 Thanks for hosting lovely #whatevertheweather x
Jenny Eaves says
Oooh, is she off to Ness of Brodgar? I know they’re doing lots of exciting work there at the moment.
PatterTravelers says
That skateboard looks awesome! How far down is the tomb? #whatevertheweather
Merlinda Little (Glimmer of Hope) says
I so love the colours of the jackets! Its like you have your own sunshine with you! A real help in going out and about #whatevertheweather
Jenny Eaves says
Just a few metres, still plenty of light to see where they were going, but so much fun for littles!
Leandra says
Wow! I’ve loved watching your travels and can’t wait to visit Scotland for myself, you do an amazing job of selling it ? Beautiful xx #whatevertheweather
Laura says
Oh wow what an amazing trip. I have live a total of nearly 2years in Scotland (at two different times in my life) mainly based in Edinburgh before moving back to Wales and I did a lot of travel but never made it up that far north and have been wanting to go forever so thanks for the tips about packing lots of windproof clothing
Laura x
Lizzie firstooth says
The jackets are absolutely gorgeous and you take really beautiful pictures Jenny. The bright colours are absolutely fab they’re perfect for little kiddies. I’ve not heard of Kozi Kidz before, they’re such lovely jackets. I have been following your trip on Instagram and it looks like such a fab time, glad you all enjoyed it! I’m sure there are plenty more outdoorsy posts to look forward too, Thanks for hosting #whatevertheweather x
Sarah says
Not too sure actually, I will have to find out where abouts she’ll be.
Lauren M says
Looks like you had a fab time, Orkney looks amazing. I especially like the look of the Tomb of the Eagles! Loving the Kozi Kidz waterproofs as well, they make great stuff, particularly like rainbow stripes 🙂 #Whatevertheweather