Standing stones of Stenness
July 9, 2010 by admin
Filed under Archaeology, Featured
The imposing neolithic standing stones of Stenness in Orkney are thought to have been erected between 3000 and 2500 BC.
Book review – Orkney’s Italian Chapel
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 island of Lambholm in Orkney was constructed by Italian prisoners of war, from two World War II Nissen huts, exceptional artistic talents [...]
Orkney Beef Cattle
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 short, with temperatures often peaking around 18 or 19 degrees and from October, light is lost from around 3.00pm with sunrise [...]
Marwick Head
April 27, 2010 by admin
Filed under Featured, Natural History
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.
Sports and pastimes on Orkney
September 2, 2009 by admin
Filed under Sports and pastimes
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. Athletics Badminton Orkney Badminton Association – The badminton season runs from September to April each year. Climbing Darts Kirkwall & District Darts League. KDDL was [...]
Orkney’s Wild Fuchsia
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 introduced from South America, where it’s native home is Chile. It is one of the hardiest Fuchsias, forming patches of dense scrub along paths, [...]
The Churchill Barriers
Arrive at St Margaret’s Hope on the Island of South Ronaldsay and head North on the A961 to Kirkwall. This drive will take you over the incredible four causeways linking the Orkney islands of South Ronaldsay, Burray, Lamb Holm and Glimps Holm. A total length of 1.5 miles (2.3km). The barriers were originally built in [...]
Short Eared Owl
Locally known as “Catty Faces”, these charming owls are often seen in the early evening around the agricultural areas of Orkney. With mottled brown bodies, Short Eared owls are a medium size bird. The distinctive yellow eyes with the outer rim of wite feathers make this owl easy to spot. Often found hunting during the [...]
