~ Local Orkney Experts ~

Tips, tales and travel hacks to help you plan your Orkney adventure

Orkney seems to have more than its share of talented people. We've invited our friends and neighbors to share some of their stories and secrets here.

We're delighted to offer this glimpse into the interesting lives of Orkney's wonderfully innovative business owners, creatives and experts of all kinds.

Whether you're a visitor or a local, you're sure to discover new secrets and delightful places to visit in our islands. Find out where to eat, stay and play in Orkney ~ each from our experts' unique perspectives.

Click on the photos below to enjoy stories of life in the Orkney Islands while also picking up some fabulous Orkney insider tips.

Brough of Deerness, Orkney Islands, Scotland. Orkney experts tips. Discover more about visiting Orkney and living in our islands on www.Orkneyology.com

We'll be adding new stories and tips from local creatives and business owners regularly, so please check back soon.

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Explore Orkney With Our Experts:

Jo Jones, Orkney Expert travel guideLocal expert Jo Jones, STGA Green Badge Tour Guide, of Personalised Orkney Tours
Orkney Islands Scotland travel tips and hacks from Orkney Uncovered's Kinlay Francis on www.Orkneyology.com.Local expert Kinlay Francis of Orkney Uncovered ~ Luxury Private Guided Tours
Local expert John Foster of Orkney Trike ToursLocal expert John Foster of Orkney Trike Tours
Ayre Rock Hostel and Campsite, Sanday, Orkney Islands, Scotland. More on www.Orkneyology.com.Local experts Paul & Julie Allan of Ayres Rock Hostel and Campsite
Alec Harding of Orkney Antique Centre, Birsay, Orkney Islands, Scotland.Local expert Alec Harding of Orkney Antique Centre
Orkney Islands travel tips and from local experts Antony Hodgson and Áine King of Highland Park House, Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland. www.Orkneyology.comLocal experts Antony Hodgson and Áine King of Highland Park House



Making plans to visit Scotland's Orkney Islands? Get Orkney Islands best places tips and Orkney travel hacks from local experts on www.Orkneyology.com.

Mermaid image (Rhonda's pages) and storyteller image (Tom's pages), and all other illustrations except where noted are here by the courtesy of our dear friend - Stromness author, artist and historian, Bryce Wilson MBE, who owns all copyrights. Thanks, Bryce!

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