Within the high walls at the rear of Tankerness House, the home of the Orkney Museum, is the unusual building called the Groatie Hoose. Set as a focal point to the well manicured lawns and tended …
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 …
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 …
Dennis Head Old Beacon restoration boost
Dennis Head Old Beacon in Orkney is to receive £50,000 to help fund restoration work. This money will enable much-needed conservation work to continue on the project. Three other projects are …
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What’s on 2010
January The Ba' - The famous Uppies and Doonies rugby match starting from St. Magnus Cathedral - 1st Jan 2010 February 10th - 13th Feb - The Pirates of Penzance - Kirkwall Amateur Operatic …