On Mon, 1 Mar 2004 21:22:53 -0000, "Mike Clouston" wrote: > > Alan, > > LIVINESS is on the east side of Elwick Bay on Shapinsay. > > If you have a decent map you'll find it immediately opposite the small > island of Helliar Holm. > > If not, try this web site - > http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=349500&y=1016500&z=3&sv=349500,1016500&st=4&ar=N&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf&dn=814 > > LIVINESS is the headland itself and also the name of a farm a short distance > inland. > > Hope that helps > Thanks, Mike - that does help. The map shows where it is, but doesn't say WHAT it is. My followup question would be: where can I find everything there is to know about the farm? Since my Grandfather was born there it would be nice to learn what I can about it! Alan HEPBURN