Archaeology, bird, marine & plant life, geology, folklore, history, scenery and tradition are all catered for in this archipelago of some 70 islands of which only 17 are inhabited

Nearby...

Sheila Fleet Jewellery Workshop

Highland Park Scotch Whisky Distillery

Mine Howe & Brough of Deerness

Churchill Barriers

The Italian Chapel

Further afield...

Explore the islands with Visit Orkney and Undiscovered Scotland

Learn about Orkney Archaeology, Heritage, Nature and Folklore from Orkneyjar

Soak up the local news with Orcadian Online or search for business & services with Orknet

Charles Tait long-established Orkney photographer with extensive photo library; prolific author of the definitive "Orkney Guide Book"

Doug Houghton offers a unique CD-ROM of Orkney images

Events 2006

Orkney Dance Festival ~ March

Orkney Jazz Festival ~ April

Orkney Folk Festival ~ May

Hoy Half Marathon ~ June

St Magnus Festival ~ June

Midsummer Regatta ~ June

Stronsay Regatta ~ June

Annual Agricultural Shows ~ August

County Flower & Vegetable Show ~ August

Festival of the Horse & Boys Ploughing Match ~ August

Orkney Beer Festival ~ August

Orkney International Science Festival ~ September

Orkney Horticultural & Industrial Association's Show

Orkney Blues Festival ~ September

Harvest Homes ~ October

Maes Howe Winter Solstice ~ November

The Ba' - January 1 2007