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 …
Kitchener Memorial, Marwick Head
A long, narrow grass footpath wends it's way to the imposing stone Kitchener memorial at the top of the Marwick Cliffs on the West Mainland. The grand, square stone tower was erected by the …
Walking in Orkney and the Isles
Wide open spaces, peace, tranquility and the sounds of nature blend together making Orkney one of the perfect places to strap on the walking boots and go for a walk. Thousands of acres await any …
Earl’s Palace, Birsay
The ruins of the Earl's Palace in Birsay, are a mere shadow of a grand reformation residence that once stood oppressively over the local Orcadians. Around 1565, Robert Stewart, the illegitimate son …
Kirbuster Farm Museum
Orkney life has always centred around the farming and fishing industries and a fine example of a typical croft house of the 16th century, is the Kirbuster Farm Museum in Birsay. Kirbuster Farm …
North Ronaldsay Sheep
The North Ronaldsay sheep is small sheep belonging to the northern short-tailed group of breeds. Bones of similar animals have been found at Skara Brae dating from the Bronze Age and a recent …