Guardhouse Self Catering

09/05/2024

Delighted to have a selection of Suzi Lee Jewellery in the Fresh-Jet Cafe gift shop at Kirkwall Airport. Pop in for a look next time you're flying off or picking someone up ✈️

www.suzilee.co.uk

05/05/2024

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28/12/2023

30/11/2023

Well, look what we have here... Just some of the amazing artists joining us next May! 🔥

It's shaping up to be a great weekend already.

Read about the line up on our website: https://orkneyfolkfestival.com/news/announcing-our-2024-line-up/

24/11/2023

Do you want to be the first to know about our plans for 2024?

Then sign up to our mailing list to receive Orkney Folk Festival news direct to your email inbox: https://orkneyfolkfestival.com/mailing-list/

We've got some exciting announcements to make over the next few weeks that you won't want to miss. 👀

09/11/2023

Stromness has been named 'Great Town 2023' at the Academy of Urbanism awards!

"Stromness punches way above its size and weight with huge aspirations and ambitions, and is home to world leading technology development and a thriving community and cultural scene."

Congratulations to all involved!

You can see all the winners here: https://www.theaou.org/articles/the-urbanism-awards-2023-winners

VisitScotland StromnessOrkney STROMNESS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST

14/09/2023

05/05/2023

01/05/2023

Northlink says it's seeing increased demand on its route across the Pentland Firth due to Pentland Ferries service being off.

Northlink's ferry, the Hamnavoe (pictured), is now operating its summer timetable with three return crossings between Stromness and Scrabster each day. A spokesman said today and tomorrow's sailings are practically full but there is availability for passengers and vehicles into the rest of the week.

Concerns have been raised about the potential impact the disruption could have on bringing freight to and from the islands, but folk with knowledge of Orkney’s needs believe the Aberdeen to Kirkwall freight route has plenty of capacity to deal with demand.

The MV Pentalina is currently being surveyed by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency following the sudden mechanical failure which led to it grounding on Saturday evening. A Marine Accident Investigation Branch inspection is due to begin tomorrow.
Image courtesy of Orkney.com

29/04/2023

16/03/2023

2023 TICKET LAUNCHES

Look out for our full programme being shared next week ahead of this year's ticket sales launching on:
- Saturday 25 March at 10am GMT for Orkney Friends
- Tuesday 28 March at 7pm BST for general release.

We've been working hard to introduce new ticket software for this year's festival, to make sure everyone has a great ticket buying experience. As part of our new approach we're introducing digital tickets for the first time, as a more efficient and environmentally friendly way for you to access your tickets.

In advance of the ticket sales, we recommend reading our FAQs to understand more about the changes and other key ticket buying information: https://orkneyfolkfestival.com/faqs/

If you're an Orkney Friend please look out for an email arriving from us next week with more information about your pre-sale access.

24/02/2023

We’re very excited to announce that the globally renowned Scottish folk group Capercaillie are set to appear at the festival in May!

Having made their Orcadian debut at the fourth Orkney Folk Festival, in 1986, and now with over 20 years since they last visited the county, the band are set to return in an unprecedented collaboration with a local orchestra led by Orkney Schools Instrumental Music Service, supported by players from Orkney Camerata and Kirkwall Town Band.

Capercaillie’s long-established line-up of Karen Matheson (vocals), Donald Shaw (accordion), Charlie McKerron (fiddle), Ewen Vernal (bass), Manus Lunny (bouzouki) and David Robertson (percussion) will join with James Mackintosh (drums) and Fraser Fifield (whistles and pipes) in taking to the stage flanked by the bespoke community orchestra.

Featuring brand new orchestrations by Greg Lawson (who will also conduct the orchestra) and Donald Shaw, the set-list will span Capercaillie’s entire back-catalogue. The one-off performance will take place in Kirkwall’s Pickaquoy Centre arena, on Friday 26 May.

A seminal presence in contemporary Celtic music, Capercaillie are revered for their many ground-breaking achievements - including performances in over 30 countries, and over a million album sales - and beloved as a thrilling live act.

We cannot wait to welcome them back to the festival for the 40th anniversary, and what is sure to be an unforgettable concert!

13/02/2023

Winding lanes, a glimpse of the sea, and a special sunrise. A perfect morning in the islands 😊
📍 Stromness, Orkney
📸 by instagram.com/jencatlind

13/02/2023

Beautiful sunset at the waterworks tonight

01/12/2022

Here it is... the first round of artists joining us in 2023. See you in May for the Big 4-0!

30/11/2022

A spectacular display of Northern Lights lit up the skies above Orkney and Shetland last night.

We had to share this amazing photo taken by David Wishart at the Earl's Palace, Birsay, Orkney.

09/05/2022

We LOVE this view over Rackwick 😍 Who has got a visit here on their list for 2022?
📍 Rackwick, Hoy
📸 by instagram.com/henrymemmott

18/04/2022

25/03/2022

The programmes are ready! It’s been a long three years, but we’re so excited to share what’s in store in just nine weeks time!

Brochures will be in the post to Festival Patrons as fast as we can stuff envelopes, and available locally over the weekend. You can also view online NOW at orkneyfolkfestival.com/programme

Tickets go on sale on April 13, with priority access to Festival Patrons from April 9.

Patronage can be purchased until April 1, offering discounts on both travel with NorthLink Ferries and festival merchandise, as well as early access to tickets.

20/03/2022

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