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Orkney's Pictish Heritage: Symbol Stones and Settlements

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

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.

Orkney's Viking Heritage: Sites, Sagas, and St Magnus Cathedral

Orkney's Viking Heritage: Sites, Sagas, and St Magnus Cathedral

May 8, 2025

Explore Orkney's rich Viking heritage: discover the powerful Norse Earldom, visit key sites like St Magnus Cathedral & Brough of Birsay, and learn about the Orkneyinga Saga.

Orkney's Military History: WWII Sites, Scapa Flow, and the Italian Chapel

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.

The Complete Guide to the Heart of Neolithic Orkney UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Complete Guide to the Heart of Neolithic Orkney UNESCO World Heritage Site

April 11, 2025

Explore Orkney's UNESCO World Heritage Site. A complete guide to Skara Brae, Maeshowe, Ring of Brodgar, and Stones of Stenness, including history, visitor tips, and significance.

Beyond Skara Brae: 10 Lesser-Known Neolithic Sites in Orkney Worth Visiting

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.