Make the most of your visit to Mull Head by calling into the Mull Head information centre in this popular Orkney walking and wildlife area. The Centre which opened in 2008 features displays … [Read more...]
Neolithic life not so peaceful
April 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Studies of skulls of Neolithic men, women and children buried in Orkney’s Tomb of the Eagles, show a less peaceful life than previously thought. Orkneyjar, Archaeology News reports that, … [Read more...]
Orkney Island names are important
January 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A recent article by Peder Gammeltoft of Medievalists.net, points to the importance of Orkney & Shetland island names. The islands of Orkney and Shetland consist of islands, skerries and holms … [Read more...]
Maeshow Project Receives £1.4m
January 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Maeshowe Project Orkney is set to receive £1.14 million to provide a new visitor centre for the 5,000-year-old Neolithic chambered tomb of Maeshowe on Mainland Orkney. The Highlanders Museum … [Read more...]
Orkney in top 10 best places to live
December 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
In a the annual Bank of Scotland study, Orkney is rated amongst the top 10 best places to live. Among the criteria are; life expectancy, performance of schools, employment and climate. The Orkney … [Read more...]
Banks Tomb Video Diary
November 9, 2010 By 1 Comment
Archaeologists have harnessed the power of YouTube to bring daily reports from the latest dig at Banks Tomb in South Ronaldsay. Join the Orkney Research Centre for Archaeology (ORCA) team, headed … [Read more...]
Stunning Bottle for a Special Malt
October 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Orkney's Highland Park distillery has unveiled the oldest ever island single malt whisky. 275 bottles of the 50 year old spirit have been produced and will launch exclusively to Harrods, before … [Read more...]
Neolithic Bodies in Orkney Garden
October 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Orkney county archaeologists say that a neolithic tomb discovered in South Ronaldsay is a significant find. A bistro owner in South Ronaldsay decided to tidy his garden and ended up finding a tomb … [Read more...]
Blast is Champion Beer
June 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Highland brewery's Orkney Blast is named CAMRA's Champion Beer of Scotland 2010. The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), has announced that Orkney Blast produced at the Highland brewery of Birsay, has … [Read more...]
