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 …
Orkney Seal Rescue
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 …
Arable farming on Orkney
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 …
Take a cruise to Orkney
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 …
Genuine VW Camping in Orkney
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 …
Winter in Orkney
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 …