Joan has been in touch, from Ontario in Canada, with details of a painting she thinks may be by the same painter as the mural at the Ness Gun Battery in Orkney.You may remember that towards … [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...]
Take a cruise to Orkney
February 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
For thousands of years the Orkney Isles have been seen by mariners as a great place to stock up with provisions before or after a great sailing expedition.In modern times the safe harbours … [Read more...]
Genuine VW Camping in Orkney
February 10, 2010 By 2 Comments
Visiting the Orkney Isles is addictive and one of the best ways to see the islands is to go camping.Many people travel to Orkney via ferry, bringing their own motor home with them, However, we … [Read more...]
Winter in Orkney
January 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The British Isles is currently in the grip of one of the coldest winters for many years and whilst it is creating travel chaos, the scenery is simply stunning.The Orkney Isles can have warmer … [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...]
Accommodation
August 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
There are many great places to stay on the Orkney Isles.Guest houses and bed and breakfast accommodation is plentiful and a hearty welcome awaits visitors to the islands.Self caterers can … [Read more...]
