The clifftops of the western coast of Orkney are home to many sea birds and Marwick Head is one of the three RSPB nature reserves on the Orkney islands. Exposed to the Atlantic Ocean, the … [Read more...]
Orkney Seal Rescue
April 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Orkney is one of the most important breeding sites of two species of seal, the Common seal and the Grey seal. They are often found basking on many of Orkney's shores and they face an array of … [Read more...]
Arable farming on Orkney
April 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The windswept lands of the Orkney Isles lend themselves to limited agricultural practices. Apart from the raising of beef cattle, the only arable crops likely to be grown in Orkney are Oats, Barley … [Read more...]
Kitchener Memorial, Marwick Head
April 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A long, narrow grass footpath wends it's way to the imposing stone Kitchener memorial at the top of the Marwick Cliffs on the West Mainland. The grand, square stone tower was erected by the … [Read more...]
Walking in Orkney and the Isles
April 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Wide open spaces, peace, tranquility and the sounds of nature blend together making Orkney one of the perfect places to strap on the walking boots and go for a walk. Thousands of acres await any … [Read more...]
Earl’s Palace, Birsay
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The ruins of the Earl's Palace in Birsay, are a mere shadow of a grand reformation residence that once stood oppressively over the local Orcadians. Around 1565, Robert Stewart, the illegitimate son … [Read more...]
Kirbuster Farm Museum
April 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Orkney life has always centred around the farming and fishing industries and a fine example of a typical croft house of the 16th century, is the Kirbuster Farm Museum in Birsay. Kirbuster Farm … [Read more...]
