Unearth Orkney's unique history, wildlife, islands, activities and culture by taking time to browse our Orkney blogs.
Skaill House Falconry is situated in the West Mainland of Orkney next to Skara Brae. The business is run by Keith Austen along with his wife and son. Together they offer a brilliant and personal falconry experience for visitors and Orcadians alike.
The landscape of the Orkney Islands is fantastic to explore by bicycle. Better yet, bikes travel free of charge on NorthLink ferries! We asked Sean Chalmers, NorthLink’s resident cycling expert about six of his favourite Orkney routes for keen cyclists!
Make approximately 10 fat slices of this moreish Yuletide Rocky Road Log as a sweet treat or homemade gift. Our fail-safe recipe comes from George o’Neill, Sous Chef on MV Hamnavoe. This amazing chocolate delight doesn’t take long to make!
The North Ronaldsay Bird Observatory is located on an island famed for spotting rare migrating birds. Alison Duncan, the North Ronaldsay Bird Observatory warden, told us about the fascinating work they do.
We’d always recommend visiting Orkney for a few days to get a full flavour of the isles. However, if one or two days in Orkney is all you have, here are the essential sites we’d recommend you visit during that time!
An Orkney Chair is wooden, handcrafted and has a straw back. Master craftsman Robert H. Towers has been making Orkney Chairs for over 38 years and explains the history and process of making them.
We’ve been told that our previous guides to the hidden highlights of Orkney have been helpful for frequent visitors looking for something different to do! We hope you’ll enjoy this guide to ten more brilliant and less well-known places to go in Orkney.
In Orkney there’s a natural and safe landscape, with fascinating history and wildlife and delicious food and drink. Orkney is a great place to take children and here are a few reasons why!
We’ve long been admirers of the artwork of Jon Thompson and Lesley Murdoch, which can be seen in the fantastic Yellowbird Gallery, found in the north west corner of Orkney, near the Brough of Birsay. Read on to find out more about the Gallery and their work.
