Unearth Orkney's unique history, wildlife, islands, activities and culture by taking time to browse our Orkney blogs.
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!
Learn how to make traditional Orkney Bere Bannocks with this recipe from the Barony Mill in Birsay. Bere is an ancient form of barley which has grown in the islands since the Stone Age. A Bere Bannock is a flat bread, best served warm with butter!
We spent a fantastic day in Rousay. The island is described as the Egypt of the North because there are over 140 archaeological sites to be found within Rousay’s 19 square miles. We saw chambered cairns, Iron Age brochs and beautiful beaches!
Emma Neave-Webb is the former Sanday Ranger and part of that work involved remotely operating the Sanday Seal Cam, which is proudly sponsored by NorthLink Ferries. We spoke to Emma and she offered a fascinating insight into seal behaviour!
In recent years, the Orkney craft industry has developed a reputation for producing many talented designers of beautiful and unique jewellery. Read on to find out what inspires these amazing people.
