Orkney Collection (#7)

Fishing floats and fishing rope in Orkney, Scotland
Fishing floats and fishing rope lying in the harbour of Stromness. This is on the island of Mainland in Orkney, Scotland

Iain Anderson of the Scottish folk band Matthew Maclennan Band
Iain Anderson, fiddler with the Scottish folk band Matthew Maclennan Band, playing at the Orkney Folk Festival, Scotland in 2014

Earl`s Palace, Birsay in Orkney, Scotland
The Earl`s Palace is in Birsay on the island of Mainland in Orkney, Scotland

A rainbow at Evie, Orkney, Scotland
A double rainbow at the Sands of Evie. This is on the west coast of the island of Mainland in Orkney, Scotland

Brough of Birsay in Orkney, Scotland
The Brough of Birsay is an island just off the coast of Mainland in Orkney, Scotland

The cliffs at Yesnaby, Orkney, Scotland
The cliffs at Yesnaby which are on the island of Mainland in Orkney, Scotland

St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland
The 12th-century St Magnus Cathedral is in Kirkwall. This is on Mainland, Orkney`s largest island, in Scotland

St Peter`s Church in Skaill Bay, Orkney, Scotland
St Peter`s Church in Skaill Bay stands on the island of Mainland in Orkney, Scotland

The Standing Stones of Stenness in Orkney, Scotland
The prehistoric Standing Stones of Stenness are on the island of Mainland in Orkney, Scotland

Lobster pots, Orkney, Scotland
Lobster pots at Stromness harbour, Orkney, Scotland

The Ring of Brodgar, Orkney, Scotland
The Ring of Brodgar is an ancient stone circle. It stands on the island of Mainland in Orkney, Scotland

The Watchstone, Stenness, Orkney, Scotland
The Watchstone is a prehistoric standing stone close to the Standing Stones of Stenness. It is at Stenness on the island of Mainland in Orkney, Scotland

Viking fisherman logo on fishing boat, Orkney, Scotland
Viking fisherman logo on fishing boat in Stromness harbour, Orkney, Scotland

Broad Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland, 20th century

Kirkwall from the Cathedral tower, Orkney, Scotland, 20th century

South-east corner of the Lady Chapel, Rosslyn Chapel, Scotland, 1893. Rosslyn Chapel, or the Collegiate Chapel of St Matthew as it was to have been, was founded in 1446 by Sir William St Clair

A street in Stromness, Orkney, Scotland, 1924-1926. Artist: Thomas Kent
A street in Stromness, Orkney, Scotland, 1924-1926. A print from Hutchinsons Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson, volume III, 1924-1926

A farm kitchen, Orkney, Scotland, 1924-1926. Artist: Thomas Kent
A farm kitchen, Orkney, Scotland, 1924-1926. A print from Hutchinsons Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson, volume III, 1924-1926

Perforated standing stone, North Ronaldsay. Orkney, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Perforated standing stone, North Ronaldsay. Orkney, 20th century. A single megalith known locally as the Stan Stane, simply meaning standing stone in North Ronaldsay

Standing stones of Stenness. Megalithic monument 3rd millennium BC, Orkney, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Standing stones of Stenness. Megalithic monument 3rd millennium BC, Orkney, 20th century. A Neolithic monument five miles northeast of Stromness on the mainland of Orkney, Scotland

Megalithic Circle and Dolmen, c3rd millennium BC, Stenness, Orkney, Scotland, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Megalithic Circle and Dolmen, c3rd millennium BC, Stenness, Orkney, Scotland, 20th century. The Standing Stones of Stenness are a neolithic monument five miles northeast of Stromness on the mainland

West Doorway of Kolbein Hrugas Chapel, c1145, Isle of Wyre, Orkney, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
West Doorway of Kolbein Hrugas Chapel, c1145, Isle of Wyre, Orkney, 20th century. Partly restored 12th century Romanesque chapel demonstrating Norsemen, best known for their Viking raids

Relief figure of St Magnus from Kirkwall Cathedral, Orkney. (20th century). Artist: CM Dixon
Relief figure of St. Magnus from Kirkwall Cathedral, Orkney. (20th century). Earl of Orkney from 1106 to 1115, Magnus the Martyr had a reputation for piety and gentleness

St. Magnus Church, Isle of Egilsay, Orkney, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
St. Magnus Church, Isle of Egilsay, Orkney, 20th century. A 12th century Irish style round tower, rare in Scotland, and unique in Orkney

Relief figure of King Olaf, from St. Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, Orkney, 20th century. Held in the Tankerness House Museum. Olaf Tryggvason (960s-1000) was King of Norway from 995 to 1000

Church of St. Magnus, 12th century, Isle of Egilsay, Orkney, Scotland, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Church of St. Magnus, 12th century, Isle of Egilsay, Orkney, Scotland, 20th century. A 12th century Irish style round tower, rare in Scotland, and unique in Orkney. Built in 1117, where St

Burial cairn at Maes Howe, Orkney, Scotland, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Burial cairn at Maes Howe, Orkney, Scotland, 20th century. A Neolithic chambered cairn and passage grave situated on Mainland, Orkney, Scotland

Kolbein Krugas Chapel, c1145, Isle of Wyre, Orkney, Scotland, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Kolbein Krugas Chapel, c1145, Isle of Wyre, Orkney, Scotland, 20th century. Navt. Looking west. Partly restored 12th century Romanesque chapel demonstrating Norsemen

Farm near St. Magnus Church, Isle of Egilsay, Orkney, Scotland, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Farm near St. Magnus Church, Isle of Egilsay, Orkney, Scotland, 20th century. The island is largely farmland on th Northern Isles archipelago

Dwarfie Stone, Isle of Hoy, Orkney, Scotland, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Dwarfie Stone, Isle of Hoy, Orkney, Scotland, 20th century. A megalithic chambered tomb carved out of a block of Devonian Old Red Sandstone located in a steep-sided valley between Quoys

Neolithic Village of Skara Brae, Orkney, Scotland, 20th century. Stone-built Neolithic settlement, on the Bay of Skaill consisting of eight clustered houses

Pictish Symbol Stone with Incised designs, Kirkwall, Orkney, c6th century. (20th century). Archaeological relic carved by the Picts who lived in eastern

The Church of St Magnus on Orkney, 12th century
The Church of St Magnus, where he was martyred, on the island of Egilsay on Orkney, 12th century

Bone and stone Neolithic necklace
A necklace from a Neolithic Village in Scara Brae, Orkney, made of bone and stone. From the Tankernges House Museum on Orkney

Interior of Neolithic Hut at Skara Brae Neolithic settlement, Orkney. Stone furniture can be seen. The hearth is in the centre, and there are stone beds on the left and right sides

Neolithic bone comb
A Neolithic bone comb from Skara Brae. From the Tankernges House Museums collection, Orkney

Earls Palace, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland - The West Front Date: circa 1940s

Signals Staff, Lyness, Isle of Hoy, Orkney, WW2
Group photo of Signals Staff, Lyness, Isle of Hoy, Orkney, WW2. 1943

Five naval colleagues, Lyness, Isle of Hoy, Orkney, WW2
Five naval colleagues at Lyness, Isle of Hoy, Orkney, Scotland, where the main naval base for the British fleet, Scapa Flow, was based during WW2. 1943

Two RN colleagues, Lyness, Isle of Hoy, Orkney, WW2
Two RN colleagues at Lyness, Isle of Hoy, Orkney, Scotland, where the main naval base for the British fleet, Scapa Flow, was based during WW2. 1943

Vice Admiral Wells, Lyness, Isle of Hoy, Orkney, WW2
Vice Admiral Lionel Wells (1884-1965), Flag Officer of the Orkneys and Shetlands Commands, at a parade of naval staff at Lyness, Isle of Hoy, Orkney, WW2. 1943

English Cathedrals - St Magnus Church ( Orkney) - Stone church with rose window and leadstones. Part of Box 144 Boswell Collection - English Cathedrals

Grinding Corn, Orkneys
A girl of the Orkney Islands grinds corn by hand with a stone quern Date: 1905

Connie Gilchrist / 1889
CONNIE GILCHRIST English actress who left the stage in the late 1880s to become Countess of Orkney Date: 1865 - 1946

George, Earl of Orkney
GEORGE HAMILTON, earl of ORKNEY General, notably in Spanish Succession War, later governor of Virginia Date: 1666 - 1737

Coats for sport and travel 1933
Two models wearing tailored coats by Dexter Kashlama. Date: 1933

WW1 - Comment on Scapa Flow, 21st June 1919
WW1 - An illustration commenting on the Germans making a decision to scuttle the fleet at Scapa Flow, Orkney Islands in Scotland

American minesweepers, Kirkwall Bay, Orkney, Scotland
American minesweepers and submarine chasers in Kirkwall Bay, Orkney, Scotland, 9 August 1919. Date: 1919

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Discover the enchanting beauty of Orkney, a captivating destination nestled in the heart of Scotland's Orkney Islands. Immerse yourself in the rich history and heritage that this ancient land holds, from savoring a sip of Old Orkney Whiskey to exploring the fascinating Skara Brae Prehistoric Village. As you wander through Hoy, be sure to marvel at the majestic sight of the iconic Old Man of Hoy standing tall against the summer sky. Transport yourself back in time with an old map from 1654, tracing the Isles of Shetland and Orkney at their most authentic. Stromness welcomes you with open arms, its charming streets lined with quaint houses and bustling harbor views. Lose yourself in its picturesque scenery as you watch grey seals gracefully swim towards your camera lens during August's warm embrace. Scapa Flow beckons adventurers seeking maritime wonders, offering breathtaking scenes dotted with magnificent ships that tell tales of a bygone era. And let us not forget Kirkwall harbor - a gateway to endless possibilities where seafaring dreams come alive amidst stunning surroundings. No trip to Orkney would be complete without paying homage to one of its greatest treasures: The Ring of Brodgar stone circle. Dating back thousands of years between 2500 and 2000 BC, it stands as a testament to human ingenuity and awe-inspiring craftsmanship. Indulge your senses on Harbour Street in Kirkwall, where vibrant shops and cozy cafes invite you for an unforgettable stroll through local culture and charm. Orkney is more than just a place; it's an experience that will leave an indelible mark on your soul. So pack your bags and embark on a journey like no other – where ancient mysteries meet modern delights amidst breathtaking landscapes that will steal your heart away.