Orkney Islands Tapestries

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

Orkney Islands It's In My DNA - Gift for Orkney Islander

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.

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.

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

Twatt Kirk, watercolour created with Procreate

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

travel explore fabulous Orkney Scotlands logo in a retro style.