girls in elaborate black and white horse costumes stand on stage in the school hall

Agricultural August

Orkney Farming Celebrations   August is a very busy time for Orkney, not just thanks to summer visitors. This month is a peak time for another very important Orkney industry – farming.     The Importance of farming  Farming is deeply significant to the Orcadian culture and has been for Read more…

Kirkwall marina orkney with snow on the stones and hill in distance

January in Orkney

Time flies when you’re having fun. January in Orkney is over and I can’t believe that it’s February already! In Scotland January is dark, cold and largely miserable. The excitement and sparkles of the festive period have gone out and we’re left with darkness most hours of the day. However, Read more…