Unearth Orkney's unique history, wildlife, islands, activities and culture by taking time to browse our Orkney blogs.
This easy and delicious traybake comes from the Stenness Community School 2012 recipe book. It is a delicious chocolatey blast with different textures of biscuit, raisins and honeycomb.
Award-winning travel writer Robin McKelvie heads to Stronsay in Orkney and discovers an island that brings together rich history, life‑affirming beaches, epic wildlife and a vibrant community.
Award winning travel writer, Robin McKelvie, heads to Orkney and visits a trio of whisky distilleries found on the Mainland – Highland Park, Scapa and Deerness.
This tasty dish is often featured as our vegetarian special on board the M.V Hamnavoe. It was created by one of our Executive Chefs, George O’Neill, who kindly shared his recipe with us.
Found just off Orkney’s east mainland, learn about the uninhabited isle of Copinsay and its lighthouse, which stands on a cliff edge 76m high, surrounded by seabirds and wild seas.
If you’ve seen Orkney’s main attractions and are looking for some lesser-known treats to visit, then why not try some of these historic sites, rugged coasts, and stunning viewpoints in the year ahead?
One of our most popular menu items is this macaroni made with Orkney Smoked Cheese. It’s delicious and comforting and cheesy with just the right amount of sauce!
Orkney is an excellent and often overlooked golfing destination in Scotland. Learn more about its four varied and challenging courses here.
This simple recipe, from a Harray S.W.R.I (1936-1986) recipe book in Orkney, makes 9 more-ish rock buns that are moist and delicious, packed with a citrus zing and succulent sultanas.
