Unearth Orkney's unique history, wildlife, islands, activities and culture by taking time to browse our Orkney blogs.
To celebrate Scotland’s Year of Stories, NorthLink Ferries ran a short story competition. We hope you enjoy the winning Adult story set in Orkney, written by David Freer.
The winning children’s Orkney tale in the NorthLink Ferries short story competition was written by Catriona Stevenson. It stars three elephant brothers discovering the treasures of Orkney!
One of Orkney’s finest food products, Stockan’s Oatcakes are hand-baked in the picturesque town of Stromness. Read about how the family business has grown and how their award-winning traditional oatcakes are now enjoyed all around the globe.
This traditional folk tale from Orkney deals with some slippery customers, and would been told in the past in crofts on a winter’s night.
Orkney is a fantastic location for the chance to have a close encounter with incredible and unique wildlife. Discover the best places to experience nature here.
Located in the centre of Kirkwall, St Magnus Cathedral is a beautiful building which is one of the oldest cathedrals in Scotland. Find out essential facts about this 900 year old building, including stories from its history and the Viking Saga which led to its creation.
Graemsay is a lovely green Orkney island that sits between Stromness and Hoy. We spent a fabulous day walking the coastal path and finding lighthouses, a wartime battery and wildlife in abundance. Discover 8 reasons why you should visit Graemsay!
Orkney has much to see during the daytime, but you may be left wondering how to occupy yourself in the evening. Check out our recommendations on the best things you should do in the evenings when visiting Orkney.
We recently spent an afternoon at Ness Battery, a wartime coastal defence station, which sits on the shore of Stromness looking out to Hoy Sound. We enjoyed a guided tour of the gun emplacements as MV Hamnavoe sailed past.
