Mull Head in Orkney is a clifftop haven for seabirds and a great vantage point to watch seals and porpoise. Only plants tolerant of sea spray can live on the cliff edge. They often bear thick …
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 …
Accommodation
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 …
Orkney Flower Festival 2009
Over the last 35 years the Kirkwall Flower Arrangement Club has created floral displays in St. Magnus Cathedral in aid of the restoration fund. In this 50th year, the club looks back over the …
Getting to Orkney
Although Orkney has only had a regular ferry service since 1992, the Islands are easily accessible by Air and sea. Ferry services from Aberdeen, Gill's Bay, John O' Groats and Scrabster sail …
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. …