Unearth Orkney's unique history, wildlife, islands, activities and culture by taking time to browse our Orkney blogs.
Orcadian poet and author George Mackay Brown grew up in the town of Stromness, and shares the excitement and magic of his childhood at Christmastime.
Our friends at the Barony Mill have donated the perfect Christmas recipe. Beremeal Mince Pies have a rich, buttery, crumbly pastry that melts in your mouth and perfectly complements the fruity pie centre.
If you’d like to be inspired to discover a new favourite place in Orkney, why not browse our list of hidden gems? Find out more about Canquoy beach, Rerwick Head and the Stone of Scar here!
There’s nothing finer than homemade soup, especially in winter. This cheesy cauliflower soup recipe comes from Gary Manson, Executive Chef on M.V. Hamnavoe. It is delicious, easy to make and the homemade croutons are divine too!
The island of Flotta isn’t as well visited as other islands in Orkney, but we took a trip there in June, and loved seeing the wartime cinema, the sea stacks at Stanger Head, and amazing metal penguins. It’s the perfect size to walk around in a day!
This amazing recipe for Autumn Fruit and Spiced Oat Crumble comes from George O’Neill, the Executive chef on board MV Hamnavoe. It makes enough for 6, and is a favourite onboard for passengers and crew in equal measure!
Papa Westray, or Papay as it is known locally, is a lovely island to spend the day exploring. Located across the Papa Sound from its sister island Westray, Papay is the third smallest inhabited island in Orkney with a population of around 80 people. Find out more about what makes this island so special.
Hoy is a deeply special island whose wild landscapes captivate and draw you in to hiking adventures. From hiking to the Old Man of Hoy to visiting its charming museums, travel writer Robin McKelvie shares his experience visiting Hoy in Orkney.
In an archipelago with varied wildlife and breathtaking treasures, some visitors make the mistake of just using Kirkwall as a transit hub. Travel writer Robin McKelvie shares the reasons that make Kirkwall so special and worthy of exploring.
