Orkney Magnets

Orkney is an archipelago off the northeastern coast of Scotland. The islands encompass Neolithic sites, tall sandstone cliffs and seal colonies. The 'Heart of Neolithic Orkney' is a group of 5,000-year-old sites on Mainland, the largest island. Skara Brae is a preserved village with a reconstructed house, Maeshowe a chambered burial tomb incorporating 12th-century Viking carvings.

Orkney Islands Flag. Gaelic name Arcaibh Norse name Orkneyjar Meaning of name "Ork" possibly originally from a Pictish tribal name meaning ‘young pig’

"My buddies" in the snow , a boat seemingly on a wave of chains.

The old Pumphouse in Hoy is an inspiring place , it gave me lots of fun ideas, this features the Furnace and my home fire and hopefully will warm the heart !

Some of the stones in The Ring of Brodgar henge on the Orkney Islands.

We were delighted on our last visit to "The Old Man of Hoy" to find he was sporting super trendy Green Hair , we hadn't seen this before but all thought it suited him well. Usually viewed from the boat by most, its great to look down from the cliffs and get in closer. Popular with climbers who have to time their decent, ascent and back with the tides , Beautiful, Rugged, and Wild he is.

Birsay, Orkney.

This beautiful Orkney Islands map features intricate spirograph patterns overlaid on the map, giving it a unique and stylish look. The map is ideal for anyone who loves the intricate details of spirographs and wants to add a touch of sophistication to their decor. The Orkney Islands map includes all of the islands in the Orkney archipelago and is perfect for anyone who has an interest in geography or is from the Orkney Islands. The design is printed on high-quality paper and is available in a range of sizes, making it easy to find the perfect fit for your space. Whether you want to hang it in your living room, office, or bedroom, this spirograph patterned Orkney Islands map is sure to be a conversation starter.

The standing stones of Stenness on a snowy day, Orkney.

Grey seal and pup, Orkney.

Birsay, Orkney. It's supposed to be good luck to find a groatie buckies.

Trout Fishing on the Loch of Harray

Cameraman up at the crow's nest of the tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl, ready to film the Spirit dancer canoe passing below. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

There aren't many beaches on the Orkney mainland, but undoubtedly the best is this one - Waulkmill beach. Its a slot in an otherwise rocky coastline surrounded by verdant hills that gently spill to the coast. In this view the sands extend inland to the right, and out to the open water of Scapa Flow to the left. I've painted this view of a section of the beach using oils on a 16x12 inch board.

Evening light on the island of Graemsay, with the Hoy hills behind. Orkney, Scotland.

Always enjoying how the weather and light creates different moods and conditions in the environment. Island of Hoy has Wild Beauty in all weather. Great for Walking when the weathers fair.

Rocks, rocks everywhere, majestic characters like "The Old Man of Hoy" sea stack, to ancient settlements and Stone circles like "Ring of Brodgar " mysterious and wonder full. Orcadians are master "Dry Stone Dykers " and the beauty of their art is all around, the old houses often have stone slab roofs, last a good while . However the cliffs get eroded by the elements and the face of the coast changes as the stones roll in and out with the tides , constant ebb and flow, love wild places and capturing the constant changes of light and weather. Glad to share it.

Twatt Kirk, Birsay, Orkney, Scotland, UK. From original photograph by Paul Alexander, taken 2009

Scottish Orkney Tartan in Green+Purple

Kirkwall is the largest town in Orkney and the harbour supports a number of fishing boats and tourist vessels. More recently Kirkwall harbour has been welcoming a growing number of cruise ships. The town of Kirkwall has a long history and was formerly the site of an ancient Norse town founded approximately 1000 years ago.

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Rusty World War II ship in Scapa Flow, Orkney, Scotland

Fun design for Scottish island travel

Add some fun to your gardening wardrobe with our "No.1 Succulent Lover" collection. Perfect to even give to your gardening mad loved one!

Fancy showing that you are from Orkney or that you have travelled to Orkney Islands? Fed up of the usual boring flag of Orkney shirts? This shirt is perfect for you then as the design displays the flag from Orkney within a scottish highland cow. You can wear this t-shirt at any fun events or just if you love cows or are a farmer, it works too

Destination Orkney KOI is the home of Kirkwall among the Highland airports.

Twatt Kirk, watercolour created with Procreate

If you love it,,,,,,,, be aware, take care, buddy up.

John O'Groats is a popular location at the top of the island of Britain and Scotland. Land's End in Cornwall is considered the opposite location at the foot of the island of Britain.

For the people of The Highlands, United Kingdom, a classic, vintage style text design to be proud of.

Flag of Scotland. European countries

Several Viking chronicles from the Middle Ages depicted Scotland as a dangerous and perilous land. Scottish Heart, Viking Blood Gift ideas for historical enthusiasts are available on t-shirts, stickers, mugs, and phone cases, among other things.

Marbled paper collage of a fishing boat in the Atlantic

The still water in Kirkwall Marina becomes rippled as the Spirit Dancer is paddled past.

Heading towards the tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl in the Spirit Dancer canoe. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

Sailing the Spirit Dancer from Scapa to Holm 11th July 2009. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.