Orkney is the group of islands which lie
off the northernmost tip of Scotland { map }.
The archipelago of Orkney consists of around 70 islands,
although only 17 of these are currently inhabited. Orkney
has a population of around 19,500. The largest island
of the group is known as 'Mainland', and is the location
of the two main towns of Orkney - Kirkwall and Stromness.
In 2001 the population of Orkney was 19,245 - with 15,315
of them living on Mainland.
In the summer months we enjoy long days - where the
sun hardly sets. With clean air and beautiful, inspiring
scenery Orkney is a wonderful place to live.
Orkney boasts a rich cultural heritage - impressive
archaeology, including the Neolithic Orkney World Heritage
Site, traditional folklore, music and folk festivals.
Orkney is also home to a large number of artists and
craftspeople.
It is renowned for its locally produced food and drink
- from quality seafood and organic beef to local cheeses
- and of course, the beer from the Orkney Brewery and
the single malts from the Highland Park and Scapa distilleries.
Orkney is easy to get to, by sea and by air. There are
regular ferries across the Pentland Firth - and you can
fly to Kirkwall from Inverness, Edinburgh and Aberdeen.
An internal ferry and air service makes travel to and
from the outer isles simple.
+ some orkney links
+ www.orkneyjar.com
+ www.visitorkney.com
+ www.orkney.gov.uk
+ www.orkneyheritage.com
+ www.orcadian.co.uk
+ www.orkneycommunities.co.uk
+ www.orkneyarts.org.uk
+ www.orkneyboatmuseum.org.uk
+ www.orkneydigs.org.uk
+ www.highlandpark.co.uk
+ www.orkneybrewery.co.uk
+ www.bagame.com
+ www.orkneyartstrail.co.uk
+ www.orkneydesignercrafts.co.uk
+ www.orkneystainedglass.com
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