What better way to enjoy the journey over the Churchill Barriers in Orkney, than by motorbike.The Churchill Barriers were constructed by Italian POW's during World War II and now form an important … [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...]
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...]
Standing stones of Stenness
July 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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...]
Book review – Orkney’s Italian Chapel
June 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Over four years of research have led to the definitive book detailing the true story behind the little Italian chapel, built in Orkney during World War II.The Italian chapel created on the … [Read more...]
Orkney Beef Cattle
May 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Agriculture is one of the mainstays of the Orkney Islands and Orkney beef is renowned for it's tenderness and full flavour.Cattle in this region need to be quite robust as Orkney summers are … [Read more...]
Marwick Head
April 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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...]
Sports and pastimes on Orkney
September 2, 2009 By Leave a Comment
If you have a team, club or association in the Orkney Isles and would like to feature on this page, then just let us know via the "contact us" page.AthleticsBadminton Orkney Badminton … [Read more...]
Orkney’s Wild Fuchsia
August 31, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Wherever you go in the Orkney Islands you are very likely to come across fuchsia growing alongside paths and on emankments.Fuchsia Magellanica Riccartonii is a naturalised alien, thought to be … [Read more...]
Fur Trader’s Gardens
A PhD history candidate at York University is looking for anyone who can share their Orkney gardening experience to shed light on the Hudson Bay Company fur trader's gardens.She is writing her … [Read more...]