Orkney: Things to See & Do

01/01/2024

This Japanese Boro Slow Stitching workshop is a perfect creative afternoon in lovely surroundings at the Ayre Hotel in Kirkwall. Why not combine this sewing activity with a delicious lunch & make it a special day?
Our first date is fully booked but there are 3 spaces available in February & 6 places free in April.
Book your place on our website at https://www.beachgallery.co.uk/booking-calendar/japanese-boro-slow-stitching-activity?referral=service_list_widget

20/11/2022

Creative Activities for 2023 
Beach Gallery
Hoy, Orkney, Scotland
Fabulous location overlooking the beach at Osmondwall
Fun creative activities. Delicious lunch!
You can choose:
Love Spoons, Zines, Theban Stones, Monoprinting, Runes, Soft Jewelry, Slow Stitching, Moon Wishing, Watercolour Introduction
Holiday classes can also be arranged 
to suit your dates

www.beachgallery.co.uk
01307 724904
[email protected]

Creative Activities for 2023 
Beach Gallery
Hoy, Orkney, Scotland

Fabulous location overlooking the beach at Osmondwall
Fun creative activities. Delicious lunch!

You can choose:
Love Spoons, Zines, Theban Stones, Monoprinting, Runes, Soft Jewelry, Slow Stitching, Moon Wishing, Watercolour Introduction

Holiday classes can also be arranged 
to suit your dates

www.beachgallery.co.uk
01307 724904
[email protected]

29/06/2022

‘Take a pew’ in The Kirk Café, a beautiful former parish church. The perfect place to enjoy qua

26/06/2022

20/06/2022

25th June

Barry James O’Neill LIVE here.

3 Course Meal £35

Tickets Now On Sale. Message Our Page To Book Now.

14/06/2022

Create your Dreams & Make Wishes that work

03/04/2022

Full Moon Forgiveness Ceremony April 16th 7pm at Beach Gallery
Let us know if you’re coming as places are strictly limited 01307 724904 were down near the beach on Cantick Road

03/04/2022

Sunday Soup Kitchen May 1st 11-4 at Beach Gallery

31/03/2022

Open for coffee, cake & small snacks on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays between 11am & 4pm from April till September.

29/01/2022

Last few weeks to take advantage of our 50% off tickets to the animal centre.
Offer ends on Friday 18th Feb.

13/01/2022

CREATIVE TRAIL 2022
This year we are taking part in the Creative Trail along with a host of artisans throughout the islands of Orkney. Our main season begins in April through to end August so please do pop in & see us while you are on the island of Hoy.

17/11/2021

10/11/2021

Following the success of the 2020 Stromness Living Advent Calendar (LAC), the Stromness Community Development Trust are hoping to provide more festive cheer this Christmas... with your help!
For 2021 the Trust has decided on a 𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑾𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅 theme.
This allows for all of the displays to be open and on show for the whole of December, encouraging folk to wander through the town, enjoy the festive displays and take advantage of the brilliant offerings available in the local shops and businesses.

For those that are keen to take part, we would be more than happy to share our ‘advice to windows makers’ document, which provides some guidance on design.
Last year we were treated to a range of festive windows including, illuminated silhouette displays, traditional Christmas scenes and creative decorations.

We would like to ensure that where possible and safe to do so, that each window is unveiled and lit on 28th November – supporting the start of the ‘mulled wine Sundays’ festive shopping opening in Stromness.
From then, it would be great to see displays illuminated by 3.30/4pm and through the evenings each day, until 1st January 2022.

The locations of the LAC windows were released at the end of November last year, we feel that publishing the addresses of the windows and creating a trail worked well. The plan is to create a similar poster this year, highlighting where to find each display.

To ensure those enjoying the window displays are kept safe we ask that -
✅Windows are no more than a 10 - 15 minute walk from the Pier Head, via a safe route.
✅Windows must be viewable from a safe place (pavement/footpath).
✅Windows must be viewable without the need to enter a garden or driveway.

If you are interested in taking part then we would love to hear from you before the of 25th November.

Alternatively, if you can provide a window and/or would like to design a window please get in touch with Ruby by messaging the StromnessOrkney page or by emailing stromnessorkney @ hotmail.com

08/11/2021

Thank you Karen so much for sharing your experience with us!

A 10/10 review at Hotels.com🤩

05/11/2021

The Sanday Seal Cam, sponsored by NorthLink Ferries, shows grey seals on the Orkney island of Sanday coming ashore in winter to give birth to seal pups.

03/11/2021

31/10/2021

It's hard to believe but that's the 'Summer' season over. Thanks to all who came along to visit this year. It's been a tough one with all the restrictions that were in place, but being outside helped.
Over the winter we will be open by appointment only. If you would like to visit, please get in touch.
In December, we will be attending Skaill House Christmas Fayre and our usual visit to Shearers. As well as all that we are planning our Orkney tour. Details to follow.
Have a great winter season. Stay safe and stay warm.
All the best.
Keith, Andrea, Eddie and Lorraine
Picture credit goes to Susan Macleod who kindly let us use this fab shot of Stanley ❤️

30/10/2021

☃️ For the first time in recent years The Hotel will continue to welcome guests throughout the winter season. We are offering delicious Sunday carvery with healthy vegetarian and vegan options, farm to fork dinner menus, and afternoon cream tea service

☘️ In line with the island’s high living standards and pioneering vision, the hotel will introduce a health focussed range of experiences following upcoming renovations. From hot tub soaks following yoga sessions to detox drinks after lymph drainage massage, the new Hotel will offer the best of health, nutrition and comfort in Orkney.
CEO Na’ím Anís Paymán stated: “…We are working hard to make life healthier and more sustainable for the community, the local economy and the environment around .”

🎃 In addition to hearty and multicultural menus throughout the coming weeks, Stromness staff are offering a family Sunday carvery lunch service and activities on 31 October. Special and treats are also being planned.
For more information and reservations please contact Hotel reception at: 01856 590 195.

28/10/2021

25/10/2021

18/10/2021

STAYCATION is this years word and what could be better way than a ride on our Trike. Whether you are visiting Orkney or you live here we have a package to suit everyone.Contact details 07861319139 email [email protected]

09/10/2021

08/10/2021

Geocache Orienteering Trail on the island of Hoy

Activity Summary With no secondary school on Hoy it has been difficult to identify a means of interacting with the teen age bracket of the community. In an effort to explore the potential of wartime heritage as an educational device for secondary school pupil’s, contact was made with OIC’s outdo...

20/08/2021

So today we've been painting elephants ... as you do ...
in preparation for a Painting Day next week where we will be taking inspiration from Jane F. Gordon's gorgeous elephant watercolour 'Stay Close To Mama' which is in our 'Wild Things' Summer Exhibition 2021. The original painting is only £25 so really will be snapped up quickly. Send us a message if you'd like it to be yours.

20/08/2021

Wake Up And See The Sunrise ...
This is one of my favourite affirmations! And here's a page completed on one of our Art Journal workshops - great for creatively capturing the wonderful feelings of wellbeing & joy from your holiday here on the island. Take those feelings home with you & remember them every time you look through your Holiday Journal.

Come & create your Journal with us here at Beach Gallery. Send us a message to tell us when you're planning your holiday & we can fix up a date for you to visit. You'll be working in the studio right next to a lovely beach - so inspiring, what could be nicer?