Unearth Orkney's unique history, wildlife, islands, activities and culture by taking time to browse our Orkney blogs.
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.
For many, visiting the historic Cathedral in the heart of Kirkwall is one of the highlights of their Orkney holiday. Learn more about the story of St Magnus – the Viking Earl that inspired its construction.
Orkney, off Scotland’s northern coast, feels otherworldly—windswept, timeless, and breathtaking. Perfect for couples seeking wild landscapes, ancient mysteries, and quiet moments far from it all.
Drawing from his book ‘Endemic’, James Harding-Morris – a passionate nature enthusiast and now author – travels to the Orkney Islands in search of two of Britain’s rarest species; the elusive Orkney vole and the Scottish Primrose.
Award-winning travel writer Robin McKelvie visits Orkney and shares his experience trying the best of the island’s food and drink, from hand-dived king scallops to renowned distilleries and scenic dining spots.
