Unearth Orkney's unique history, wildlife, islands, activities and culture by taking time to browse our Orkney blogs.
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.
Photographers with Instagram accounts will love the wild and wonderful scenery of Orkney. We recommend jumping in a car and setting off on an adventure wherever the wind takes you – read our favourite spots to visit.
Assipattle and the Stoorworm is an exciting traditional tale once told around the fire in the Orkney Islands. It describes how Orkney and Shetland were formed, and the smouldering volcanoes of Iceland!
The historic town of Kirkwall is home to some of the most magnificent buildings in the islands. It has around 9,000 residents and is the centre for local services. We’ve compiled a list of 12 great places to see around Kirkwall, the busy heart of Orkney!
