Unearth Orkney's unique history, wildlife, islands, activities and culture by taking time to browse our Orkney blogs.
Travel writer Robin McKelvie visits the Neolithic tomb of Maeshowe and unearths more of Orkney’s lesser-known cairns; Unstan, Cuween and Wideford.
Orkney has a variety of beaches, ranging from those exposed to Atlantic and North Sea storms to more tranquil sheltered bays. Read our guide to some of the loveliest beaches in Orkney.
Shetlander Laurie Goodlad spent three days travelling around Orkney. Join her as she is captivated by the Italian Chapel, enjoys outstanding food and drink, and explores some of Kirkwall’s treasures.
Join Laurie Goodlad on her second day travelling around Orkney, where she explored the Neolithic past at Skara Brae and admired beautiful jewellery at Sheila Fleet’s workshop.
Laurie Goodlad spent three days in Orkney with her husband. On her final day, she visited talented craft workers, took in some coastal scenery and sampled mouth-watering food and drink treats from Orkney.
For Scotland’s Year of Stories, NorthLink present a festive tale from Orcadian poet and author, George Mackay Brown, from his collection, Christmas Stories.
Travel writer Robin McKelvie describes arriving in Orkney like opening the pages of a fairy-tale, new chapters revealing themselves on every visit. In the first of a series of blogs, he shares Orkney’s remarkable stories…
This traditional tale from Orkney tells us about how the Lochs of Stenness and Harray and the Hills of Hoy were made! In the olden days folk tales like this would have been told on winter nights around a fire.
Exploring Orkney in a motorhome or caravan is a great way to enjoy the island’s beauty at your own pace. You can uncover hidden gems, travel on a budget and explore several places in a short period of time. Here are 12 top tips!
