I am Orkney's Development Manager for VisitScotland. This feed highlights the forthcoming activities, events & plans aimed at growing Orkney's visitor economy.
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‘Every year it astounds us’: the Orkney dig uncovering Britain’s stone age culture theguardian.com/culture/2022…
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If we were asked to explain what makes #Orkney so special it would be hard to name just one thing! There are many different facets that make up the essence of Orkney.
Here are 10 reasons why Orkney is a great place to visit!
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📢 We are delighted to announce a nationwide programme of more than 60 events to celebrate the Year of Stories 2022! This year-long celebration will showcase the wealth of stories inspired by, written, or created in Scotland. #YS2022 #TalesOfScotland
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Get your skates on!!... and get down to Kirkwall's Winter Wonderland event organised by Kirkwall BID that runs till Monday 4pm. Enjoy the ice rink, food and drink and unique gift shopping - a great VisitScotland Recovery Event #visitscotland #orkney #Eventscotland @VisitScotNews
.@WEP_UK what are you doing about the increase in spiking of girls in clubs? What offence is it and what punishment does it carry? What are clubs doing to make sure this doesn't happen and do they face penalties? This new development in (mostly) abuse of women is a new low.
John Rae: Orkney to celebrate explorer who solved gruesome mystery of The Terror… pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/nos… via @pressjournal
This looks like a great mix of live and online events #orkney @VisitScotland @visitscotlandnews #YCW21
Brochtoberfest live online events are now up and bookable on our website. All tickets are free, and bookable via eventbrite. There are also 3 pre-recorded events which will be publicised nearer the time. You do not need to book for these
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Visiting the Ness of Brodgar this summer – what you need to know nessofbrodgar.co.uk/visiting… via @nessofbrodgar @VisitScotNews #YCW21
The @scotcivictrust My Place Photography Competition 2021 is now open for entries focusing on the theme of #ClimateChange. This Scotland-wide competition for young people encourages them to explore buildings, architecture and archaeology in the places they live. Find out more👇
Listen to two Orkney writers share their thoughts on the Orkney landscape. Between Islands: Orkney Voices youtu.be/NHDUUbM_4Fs via @YouTube
#orkney #loveorkney @VisitScotland @orkneycom #ycw2020 #onlyinscotland
Lovely - such a treat to see the seals and sunshine too this weekend! #onlyinscotland #YCW2020 #Orkney
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Good luck @SimonWIParker - I hope you enjoyed your time in Orkney. @VisitScotNews @VisitScotland #orkney #cycling #YCW2020 #OnlyinScotland
"The islands enjoyed an unexpected fallow year, and 2020 will be remembered as the halcyon summer of camping, surfing and beers under the stars."
My @TelegraphTravel dispatch from Orkney and the Highlands is out this week.
Britain by bike: 'Arriving in the Highlands, I was struck by how weary the locals are' telegraph.co.uk/travel/activ…
#orkney @orkneycom @VisitScotland #cycling
Why not curl up with a dram and journey by tale into deepest Orkney this weekend at the online Orkney Storytelling Festival:
An Ocean of Stories youtu.be/4CbDgSpsCgY
Orkney Folktales in the Landscape youtu.be/rThdeisiuck
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A coastalfest! #ycw2020
🆕 Take a virtual visit to #Orkney with our photographer of the month, Robbie Rendall 📸
See more of Robbie's images 👉 bit.ly/OrkneyPhotoOct20 😍
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ALT Marwick Head, Orkney - image by Robbie Rendall
ALT Harray loch, Orkney - image by Robbie Rendall
ALT View to the Brough of Birsay, Orkney - image by Robbie Rendall
ALT View over Rackwick beach, Orkney - image by Robbie Rendall
Orkney's migration season going well @VisitScotNews
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The updated Route Map following today’s 1st review of phase 3 by @scotgov as announced by @NicolaSturgeon – at Milngavie, Scotland
Find yourself driving reputedly the longest hole in the UK at #Westray golf club, an island off #orkney bit.ly/2BJ5T1B
Only in Scotland, the Home of Golf youtu.be/9Az5s7ONBcQ via @YouTube @VisitScotland