Unearth Orkney's unique history, wildlife, islands, activities and culture by taking time to browse our Orkney blogs.
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…
Orkney Gin Company is run by Orcadian couple Gary and Andrea Watt who are passionate about their hand-made spirits, using botanicals grown in the isles and bottles decorated with selkies from Orkney folklore.
This is a recipe for delicious chutney that I made up myself, using the best bits of a few different recipes. It makes approximately two jars and goes really well with cheese and oatcakes. I’m also particularly fond of using the chutney with ham sandwiches!
Fancy becoming the Northern Isles quiz champion amongst your family and friends? We’ve gathered a selection of quiz questions about the Orkney islands for you to try, ideal for household or zoom quizzes!
This old Orkney recipe makes one loaf with a fabulous flavour. Making this is a very fine way to spend a couple of hours on a winter’s day. We hope you enjoy this delicious and rich taste of Orkney!
Rackwick is my favourite place in the world. It’s a beautiful valley on the island of Hoy, with a beach of sea-smoothed boulders and pink sand. The first known inhabitants were religious prisoners who escaped a sinking ship. Read the story of Rackwick so far.
My friend Maureen gave me this simple farmhouse cheese recipe from Orkney. It is tried and tested, only needs 3 ingredients, and takes approximately 90 minutes to make. It is very easy for beginners and doesn’t require rennet or a cheese press.
A perfect recipe for Christmas, Grandma’s Gingerbread is a delicious moist and mildly spiced cake, which can be eaten with ice cream as a pudding or spread with butter and brought out with coffee when visitors come round.
