Unearth Orkney's unique history, wildlife, islands, activities and culture by taking time to browse our Orkney blogs.
In the summer, the Orkney Islands are a fantastic place to be. You’ll enjoy brighter and longer days, stunning nature, dramatic seascapes and plenty of fresh air! Here are some suggestions for what you could do in July.
Orkney a beautifully compact and culturally rich destination. But islanders are busy, creative, entrepreneurial folk and rarely sit still, which means every year a crop of new experiences and attractions become available.
Robin McKelvie discusses the Ness of Brodgar’s 2026 reopening, as a four-week Time Team dig explores unusual discoveries revealed by 2025 ground-penetrating radar surveys.
We interview Kerry Omand – ANM Group’s Livestock Procurement Manager for Orkney – who shares insight into her work with local farmers and the partnership between NorthLink and ANM that keeps livestock movements running smoothly.
Though now a commonplace climb, the first ascent of the Old Man of Hoy in 1966 was an incredible achievement. Discover the story behind the historic first climb, sixty years on.
This lesser-known Orkney traybake is simple to make and has a lovely taste of raisins, biscuit, glacé cherries, coconut and chocolate in every bite.
This easy and delicious traybake comes from the Stenness Community School 2012 recipe book. It is a delicious chocolatey blast with different textures of biscuit, raisins and honeycomb.
Award-winning travel writer Robin McKelvie heads to Stronsay in Orkney and discovers an island that brings together rich history, life‑affirming beaches, epic wildlife and a vibrant community.
This tasty dish is often featured as our vegetarian special on board the M.V Hamnavoe. It was created by one of our Executive Chefs, George O’Neill, who kindly shared his recipe with us.
