Malcolm Laing was a Scottish lawyer and historian born in Orkney to Robert Laing and Barbara Blaw in 1762. A blue heritage plaque marks the now seemingly insignificant site in Kirkwall. Born at his …
Orkney Snowdrops
Swathes of snowdrops attract early spring walkers and perhaps the most northerly of these is at Binscarth wood on the Orkney mainland. One of Orkney’s most beautiful woodland walks can be found …
Marwick Head
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. Exposed to the Atlantic Ocean, the …
Camping and Hostels in Orkney
Camping in Orkney can be a very rewarding experience, many campsites are near the shoreline and offer stunning views over the archipelago. Wild camping is also a right of passage in …
The Outer Islands
The Orkney mainland is surrounded by a necklace of isles, some of which are uninhabited by man but offer a wealth of wildlife and heritage. Adventuring these isles can be habit forming as described …
Shell Sand at Aikerness
A rare type of rock called Aeolianite (shell sand) can be found at Aikerness in Orkney. One of the finest examples of Aeolianite can be found in a farm field on the Orkney …