Unearth Orkney's unique history, wildlife, islands, activities and culture by taking time to browse our Orkney blogs.
Robin McKelvie explores the attraction of visiting Orkney in autumn, and describes the dramatic colours, the beautiful sunrises and sunsets, the attractions and wildlife to see and more!
Orkney has a packed calendar of diverse events. With annual events and festivals, from summer agricultural shows to the Ba’ game and with classical, jazz, rock and traditional folk music mixed in between, Orkney has every possible taste covered.
We love our high teas in the Orkney Islands, especially delicious scones. This super-fast recipe from CafeLolz in Kirkwall comes with a warning – when you make these Lemonade and Cream Scones, your house will be filled with a divine smell!
Discover how one of the most influential composers of the 20th century, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, found solace and inspiration in the landscape of Orkney.
Orkney Beremeal Shortbread is a delicious sweet treat which is easy to create and the perfect accompaniment to a cuppa. It uses beremeal, which is low in gluten and has been grown for over 5,000 years in Orkney.
Join Robin McKelvie and his family as they set sail to Orkney and explore these enchanting islands that all ages are sure to enjoy! Find out what they got up to here.
With sheltered bays, strong swells, and crashing waves, the variety of water sports available in Orkney is second to none! We spoke to some water sport experts to get some advice for those wanting to make a splash on their travels.
We hope you’ll try this floorie bannock recipe from Orkney! Floorie bannocks are circular and are cut into triangles to be eaten. They use few ingredients and are delicious with butter or cheese.
For almost 20 years archaeologists have investigated the Ness of Brodgar in Stenness, Orkney. With the dig ending in 2024, we spoke to Nick Card and Anne Mitchell about what this might mean for this beautiful Neolithic site.
