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We spent a couple of very fine days on Sanday this summer. The largest of Orkney’s North Isles, it is a fascinating and friendly place, with some stunning white beaches backed by impressive dunes. We’ve compiled a list of 12 great places to visit in Sanday in Orkney.
Makers of Orkney Ice Cream, the Orkney Creamery is also the main producer of milk in the islands. We spoke to Graham Bichan, the Production Director at Orkney Creamery, to find out more about the business of making delicious Orkney Ice Cream.
Throughout the islands of Orkney there are many distinctive beaches to discover. In anticipation of warm weather this summer, we thought we’d display a list of the fifteen best – most beautiful, peaceful, and fun – beaches to visit in Orkney!
Stephen and Aly Kemp are the owners of Orkney Distilling Limited and they create a range of Kirkjuvagr craft gins inspired by their island heritage. Kirkjuvagr is the old Norse name for Kirkwall, and this bold drink has a home, the Orkney Distillery, which stands on the shore of the town.
For the first time visitor, the most well-known Orkney places such as Skara Brae are a must-see. For those visiting for their second time, for islanders, and for those who are keen to see something a little different, we have compiled this list of Orkney hidden gems!
This is a super-easy recipe for a beef stew that works every time. The recipe serves 6 and uses Dark Island, a beer from the Orkney Brewery, which is a rich, dark ale. When eaten with beef, it tastes divine.
In Orkney, on a dark moor between the Loch of Harray and the Loch of Stenness, there is a vast circle of 36 standing stones. The Ring of Brodgar was built 4,000 years ago but its purpose remains a mystery.
George O’Neill’s 11 year old daughter, Eva made up a recipe for Orkney Cheddar Beremeal Scones using ingredients produced locally. We hope you enjoy this recipe which makes roughly 15 heavenly scones!
If you’re looking for somewhere spectacular to explore then why not take a walk up Wideford Hill, one of the most distinctive hills on the Orkney Mainland? I recommend taking plenty to drink and of course, a picnic to enjoy at the top. After all, you did just climb one of the tallest hills on…
