Reaching up towards the Arctic Circle, the Orkney and Shetland islands gather into two distinct and very different clusters. The Orkney archipelago lies just a short step north of the Scottish mainland. With the exception of Hoy, which is high and rugged, these islands are mostly low-lying, gently sloping and richly fertile. Sixty miles further north, Shetland is a complete contrast. Ice-sculpted sea inlets cut deep into the land that rises straight out of the water to rugged, heather-coated hills.
Shetland
Orkney
Italian Chapel Frescoes to be Restored
Orkney & Shetland Isles
Scottish Highland Trails
Still fancy visiting Orkney??!
Trust me - sailing conditions are usually much calmer than this, especially in the summer months! Orkney is a great place to visit, and the fabulous Neolithic monuments & standing stones are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Plus you can always fly! ✈️🤣🏴
Scottish Highland Trails is at The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum.
Did you know, fact fans, that the oldest football in the world can be found in Scotland? Discovered behind wood panelling in the Queen’s Bedchamber at Stirling Castle during restoration work in the early 80s, the ball is thought to date from at least 1540. There is an entry in See More
Scottish Highland Trails
Wee jaunt to #Glasgow today and a visit to the wonderful Riverside Museum of Transport 🚃🚂🚘 Plus great coffee & brunch at singlend_merchantcity perfect spot if you’re in town! #britishguildoftouristguides #scotland #scotlandlover #scotlandexplore #scotlandshots #scotlandisnow #scotlandtravel #scottishtours #bluebadgetouristguides #glasgowlife #glasgowfood #glasgowcity #scottishtouristguidesassociation See More
