Unearth Orkney's unique history, wildlife, islands, activities and culture by taking time to browse our Orkney blogs.
The Sanday Community Craft Hub in Orkney celebrates local talent and craftsmanship, showcasing handmade textiles, pottery, jewellery, and art. Founded by local makers, it offers workshops and a welcoming space to connect, create, and share.
Winter in Orkney brings stark beauty and resilient wildlife. Mountain hares turn white against frosty heather, seals haul out on rocky shores, and overwintering birds, like golden plovers, greylags, and long-tailed ducks, thrive in the cold northern light.
This quick and easy soup recipe comes from Gary Manson, the Executive Chef on board MV Hamnavoe, and is a delicious winter-warming treat for a cold day.
Learn more about The Old Library, a modern coworking hub in Kirkwall, Orkney, housed within the town’s former public library. It’s a welcoming space for all kinds of businesses connecting people and opening doors to fresh opportunities.
In this blog, award-winning travel writer Robin McKelvie heads to Orkney and visits a remarkable 5,000-year-old Neolithic burial site, the Tomb of the Eagles, discovered in 1958 in South Ronaldsay.
Sally Magnusson, best known for her career in Journalism and Broadcasting, discusses her new Orkney-inspired novel ‘The Shapeshifter’s Daughter’, the inspiration behind it and her connection to the Orkney Islands.
This delicious recipe, kindly shared from the Birsay Bay Tearoom in Orkney, makes a lovely moist cake with a delicious Orkney Fudge icing top. It can also be made gluten-free by swapping two ingredients!
Marisa Vogiatzi explores the Orkney Islands without a car. Looking for an affordable, car-free adventure in Scotland? Orkney is the perfect place.
Sauna Wanna is a mobile sauna in Orkney, combining ancient heat bathing with wild island beauty, inviting locals and visitors to slow down, reconnect, and embrace natural wellness.
