Museum exhibition highlights Orkney boats
The latest exhibition in Orkney highlights the importance of the small fishing boat to the Orkney community. ‘Salt in the Blood: Orkney and the Sea’ looks at the role of small, traditional … [Read More...]
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Harbour wall poem
Four stone triangles inset into the wall on Kirkwall harbour have the words of an old poem carved into them. Each triangle bears two lines of the poem; "When the wind is in the … [Read More...]
Buying Fish in Orkney
Kirkwall has a number of shops selling fresh fish and seafood but you can also buy direct form the fisherman. Of the many people who visit Orkney, quite a number opt for the self catering option. … [Read More...]
Orkney’s Seafood
The cool, clear waters of Orkney are teaming with life and Orcadians enjoy a diverse selection of seafood which is also prized in restaurants around the world. So let's look at what is … [Read More...]
