Orkney People

this John Rae sculpture rests in St Magnus Cathedral

Orkney People

Adventurers, explorers, pirates, writers and artists are among the Orcadians who have made their names around the world.

Many travelled from their native islands to make their mark on history including Arctic explorer Dr John Rae, Africa pioneer William Balfour Baikie and the more infamous pirate John Gow, immortalised by Daniel Defoe. An Orkney literary tradition was written by George Mackay Brown, Eric Linklater and others.

Orkney has punched way above its weight in inspirational people who have influenced the wider world.

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Orkney people on Wikipedia

Ancestral Orkney's famous Orcadians

Orkney Family History Society

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George Mackay Brown

George Mackay Brown was born in Stromness in 1921. His poetry, plays, novels and short stories have a worldwide readership. A sense of place at the heart of his work brings many visitors

Adventurers

Isabel Gunn Many Orkney men joined the Hudson’s Bay Company to earn a decent wage and work in the harsh conditions of Canada, but white women were excluded in the early 19th century.

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Archaeology

Outside the Heart of Neolithic Orkney UNESCO World Heritage Site with its world-class monuments there are a staggering number of other major archaeological sites across Orkney. There are so

South Ronaldsay

The largest settlement outside Kirkwall in the east is the attractive harbour village of St Margaret’s Hope on South Ronaldsay, Orkney’s third largest settlement. Here a catamaran

Shapinsay

Shapinsay is only a 25-minute ferry ride from Kirkwall but the atmosphere of a small Orkney island can be soaked up even before you step ashore. There is a splendid panorama of

Museums

Orkney’s rich heritage and colourful history is told in its many museums through traditional display cases, interactive games and even farmhouses where you can dress up like our ancestors. A

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?If he had bothered to speak to people in Orkney he would know that the complete absence of information here is causing problems to local people and businesses. ?The Transport minister now must get up to Orkney and face the community. He needs to hear ...
Scotsman

Mixed results in Care Inspectorate report
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Orkney smokery lands Tesco deal
THE Island Smokery on Orkney is ramping up its production after securing a deal to supply 45 Tesco stores across Scotland, which started this week. THE Island Smokery on Orkney is ramping up its production after securing a deal to supply 45 Tesco ...
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Orkney needs minister to answer for ?ferry farce? ? McArthur
?While people in Orkney will be relieved to see the Hamnavoe return next week, they still want to know how the events of the last month square with the Scottish Government's commitment to provide a lifeline ferry service between Stromness and Scrabster.
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