Links

Below we have a list of links to various Orkney web sites, some of which may come in useful if you are planning activities on the islands. Please note we are not responsible for the content of these sites.

Information

• Orkney Archaeology Society, a web site with lots of information, the society supports and develops Orkney’s extensive archaeological and historical resources.
• Orkney Islands Council The OIC is Orkney’s biggest employer and manages many aspects of local life including waste disposal, education, health and care.
• The Orcadian The local newspaper, published on Thursday each week.
• Visit Orkney Local tourism website with lots of useful local information.
• Orkney.com A general website promoting Orkney.
• Orkney Harbours manage Orkney’s various ports of call, their website also has a lot of useful local marine information.
• Time Traveller video a short youtube video outlining Orkney’s history.

Orkney Produce

• Applepot Locally made pottery.
• Local Jewellry: Aurora, Sheila Fleet, Ortak, Ola Gorie
• Belgarth Bodhrans Locally made drums.
• Whisky: Highland Park Distillery and Scapa Distillery are both based near Kirkwall and do tours in the summer months.
  

  Some of the stills inside Highland Park Distillery.

• Gin: Kirkjuvagr and Orkney Gin have both begun distilling gin locally.
• Hoxa Tapestry Gallery Artwork by Leila and Jo Thomson based in South Ronaldsay.
• Beer: The Orkney Brewery Based in Quoyloo on the West Mainland of Orkney. The Orkney Brewery runs tours from March. The Swannay Brewery is also based on the West Mainland and produces a selection of tasty beer and ales.
• Orkney Cheddar local cheese
• Jollys fish shop great for local salmon, seafood and other quality produce
• Orkney Soap manufactured in Stronsay.

Galleries, Museums and Sites

• The Pier Arts Centre An arts gallery in central Stromness featuring work from various artists.
• The Tomb of the Eagles stone age tomb.
• Skara Brae neolithic village on the West Mainland of Orkney.
• The Orkney Museum in Kirkwall (formerly Tankerness House Museum) has a collection of national importance and well worth a browse.
• Kirbuster Museum, Corrigal Farm Museum and the Barony Mill are also worth a look.
• Orkney Wireless Museum has a fascinating collection of radio equipment from the previous century. The museum is open during the summer, central Kirkwall.