Unearth Orkney's unique history, wildlife, islands, activities and culture by taking time to browse our Orkney blogs.
Orkney and Shetland have been populated for over 6000 years, and the languages spoken there have changed many times. However Old Norse has had the greatest influence on modern place names. Find out what the island and house names of Orkney mean!
Pattie suppers are popular in Orkney chip shops. Patties are mince, tattie and onion mixed together, battered and deep-fried. Use George o’Neill’s foolproof recipe to make 12 perfect Orkney Patties in your own kitchen. Enjoy a pattie supper tonight!
NorthLink Ferries ask P6 and P7 pupils to tell us five reasons why they think Orkney is a great place to visit. This article, written by Amelia Tomalin, features rich descriptions of the folklore and landscape of Orkney which we think you’ll love!
Visitors to Orkney in autumn and winter will hope to see the Northern Lights. If you’d like to take good photos of these curtains of green and red light swaying and shifting in the night sky, you may find that it is easier than you might think!
Hoy is the second biggest Orkney Island, and it’s quite distinctive; characterised by heathery hills and vast red sandstone cliffs. Hoy is a favourite destination for those looking to visit an enchanting island to get away from it all!
During the summer months in Orkney, there’s an amazing archaeological dig at The Ness of Brodgar. These buildings were used for ceremonies 5,000 years ago. Find out more in our beginner’s guide to the Ness of Brodgar!
Within the Orkney Museum in Kirkwall are some of Orkney’s most prized artefacts. We’d recommend a visit if you are captivated by history. We’ve compiled a list of 15 of our favourite things there.
If you’re looking for a delicious sweet treat with an Orkney flavour for parties and treats, then look no further! Try our easy recipe from the Chef on MV Hamnavoe to make 16 delicious Orkney Fudge Chocolate Brownies in your own kitchen.
If you dream of a family island adventure, look no further than Orkney! We welcomed one of the most influential UK adventure bloggers, The Travel Hack, to Orkney for a week of family adventuring. Here’s what Monica and her family got up to!
