22K views · 485 reactions | Orkney's wartime heritage has been highlighted recently as part of the UK's Armistice Day commemorations. The islands played a vital role in both World Wars, becoming the home of the Royal Navy and thousands of servicemen and women. You can still visit many of the sites today - check out our fascinating Fortress Orkney itinerary and much more at visitorkney.com/weekend | orkney.com | Facebook

1.4K views · 30 reactions | The Orkney based band Fara celebrate the islands’ pioneering work on renewable energy in their album “Energy Islands” – a new entry at number 10 in this month’s Official Folk Albums Chart. Watch the full show: https://youtu.be/TIT2Xqe7H6g | Folk on Foot | Facebook

59 reactions | Exceptionally awesome day visiting Swona, Switha, Fara, Flotta, Cava and Rysa Little. With Alan Tullock from Standing Stones in 'the beast'. An exceedingly fast vessel. | Orkney Uncovered | Facebook

373K views · 3.1K reactions | 5,000 years ago the remote islands of...