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Orkney's Pictish Heritage: Symbol Stones and Settlements
May 30, 2025
Explore Orkney's Pictish heritage (c. 300-900 AD). Discover key sites like Brough of Birsay, enigmatic symbol stones, archaeological finds, and the transition to Norse rule.
Orkney's Lighthouses: Guiding Lights and Maritime History
May 20, 2025
Explore Orkney's iconic lighthouses, including Start Point, Noup Head, and Graemsay. Learn about their history, Stevenson engineers, architecture, and how to visit.
Norse Orkney: Viking Sites, Sagas & St Magnus Cathedral
May 8, 2025
Norse Orkney explained: the Viking Earldom, Orkneyinga Saga, St Magnus Cathedral, Brough of Birsay and where to walk in Viking footsteps today.
Orkney's Military History: WWII Sites, Scapa Flow, and the Italian Chapel
May 3, 2025
Explore Orkney's pivotal WWI & WWII history: Scapa Flow naval base, the German fleet scuttling, HMS Royal Oak sinking, Churchill Barriers, Italian Chapel, and coastal defences.
Heart of Neolithic Orkney: UNESCO Sites & Visitor Guide
April 11, 2025
Skara Brae, Maeshowe, Brodgar, Stenness — the four UNESCO sites of Heart of Neolithic Orkney, plus the Ness of Brodgar story and how to visit.
Beyond Skara Brae: 10 Lesser-Known Neolithic Sites in Orkney Worth Visiting
April 2, 2025
Discover 10 hidden Neolithic gems beyond Skara Brae. Explore ancient tombs, settlements, and mysteries on Orkney's Mainland and outer isles.