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A Guide To Shetland Folklore

As Scotland’s most northerly islands, set well apart from the mainland by the turbulent North Sea, Shetland folklore was always going to be fascinating. These islands have a history as dramatic as the landscape and climate, and its evident in the stories that have been passed down. With very long, Read more…

Visiting Orkney In Winter

Visiting Orkney In Winter

When you say you’re visiting Orkney in winter, some people might give you strange looks. They’ll tell you that it’s the wrong season; nothing’s open, the weather’s horrible. Well they’re clearly not in the know, because winter in Orkney can be a fantastic time to explore! Yes, the weather is Read more…