Unearth Orkney's unique history, wildlife, islands, activities and culture by taking time to browse our Orkney blogs.
Orkney really is a photographer’s paradise; make sure you don’t forget your camera when visiting! We hope you enjoy our 25 outstanding pictures of Orkney’s birds, seals, ancient monuments, beaches, cliffs and sunsets.
The Broch of Gurness is one of our favourite archaeological sites in Orkney. We love exploring the site and children love playing hide and seek amongst the ruins! Find out more about the fascinating Iron Age building.
If you’re searching for a dessert with an Orkney flavour to wow your guests at a dinner table then try our Highland Park Clootie Dumpling! George o’Neill, Sous Chef on MV Hamnavoe offers us his take on a beautiful traditional Orcadian pudding.
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!
