Three new walking trails from Scapa Whisky allow you to discover Orkney Island’s ancient landscapes, rich history, and — most ...

Wild camping is permitted, but Orkney is rugged, and sheltered spots are rare. There are only two or three pubs en route, other than in Kirkwall; the only café I noticed was in Birsay. From a base ...

Orkney is best known for many things, from its coastal scenery and wildlife watching to the Brough of Birsay, and so on. It’s no surprise that the island was mentioned on this list. Don't miss ...

Charollais (Judge: A Coghill). Champion and reserve – Sheena Coghill, Muce, Birsay with a one-crop ewe, by Thackwood Viking, out of a home-bred ewe that was Orkney County Show champion last year.

The UNESCO-listed Heart of Neolithic Orkney encompasses 5,000-year-old ceremonial stone circles, chambered tombs, communal living quarters and sacred burial sites.

Google Maps may run into issues due to software or hardware-related issues on your phone that are difficult to pinpoint. Some common reasons the app may not work are slow network speed, low GPS ...

The award-winning Orkney Folk Festival is returning for a 41st outing, and organisers have launched a new pass allowing people to view the event from the comfort of their own home. With 52 events ...

A key factor in the survival of the barley on Orkney has been the traditional water-powered Barony Mill in Birsay on mainland Orkney, where Stockan’s sources its beremeal, says Irené. “The fertile ...

Reiach and Hall Architects, working with emerging Edinburgh-based Studio Niro, has won a competition to design two new satellite venues for the Pier Arts Centre in Orkney The win comes 15 years after ...

Key aims of the schemes include allowing the cultural hub to ‘broaden its cultural, social and economic offer and help diversify its income opportunities while growing the arts in Orkney and ...

A 150-year-old whalebone which is one of the most photographed objects in Orkney has been toppled by strong winds. The Birsay attraction is thought to be the last remnants of a beached whale from ...

Champion — Sheena Coghill, Muce, Birsay, with a gimmer by Aubryn Rhodrie and out of a home-bred Charollais gimmer which was Dounby Show champion in 2019. Beltex (Judge: A Sutherland, Harpsdale).