Standing stones of Stenness

Standing stones of Stennes

The imposing neolithic standing stones of Stenness in Orkney are thought to have been erected between 3000 and 2500 BC.Twelve standing stones originally formed the stone circle at Stenness but … [Read more...]



Tracing Your Orkney Ancestry

The Kirbuster Farm Musuem shows 18th Century Crofter's life

The people of Orkney live surrounded by a rich tapestry of heritage.  Neolithic and bronze age sites are many and well preserved, Viking domination of the islands from the 8th Century has given rise … [Read more...]



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