Orkney (/ ˈɔːrkni /), also known as the Orkney Islands, is an archipelago off the north coast of mainland Scotland. The plural name the Orkneys is also sometimes used, but locals now …

Discover Orkney’s rich heritage, culture, nature, food & crafts. Plan your trip, or find out what it’s like to live, work, study or invest in our islands.

Find amazing things to do in Orkney, including the Italian Chapel, Stromness, wildlife tours, Kirkwall, Highland Park Distillery, St Magnus Way and more!

Nov 28, 2025 · Orkney Islands, group of more than 70 islands and islets—only about 20 of which are inhabited—in Scotland, lying about 20 miles (32 km) north of the Scottish mainland, across …

Oct 14, 2025 · On the edge of Britain, Orkney stands apart – a place of wild seas and ancient stones that carry the echoes of an extraordinary past. These are the best things to do on …

Located off the northern coast of Scotland, the Orkney Islands encompass approximately 70 islands, around 20 of which are inhabited. Situated in the North Sea, they form an archipelago …

Jan 16, 2025 · Discover amazing things to do in the Orkney Islands, where to stay, and how to explore these mystical northern isles.