Orkney Highlights Tours

17/01/2025

First signs of spring, and a new guiding season.

08/01/2025

Rosemary looking strong in the snow.

05/01/2025

Waiting for the springtime!

03/01/2025

Winter scenes at Orkney Highlights Tours HQ.

31/12/2024

Happy New Year to one and all. May your 2025 be safe, happy and healthy. #2025

27/12/2024

24/12/2024

The Last ferry crossing before Christmas. The Hamnavoe bringing home loved ones for the Christmas celebrations.

24/12/2024

Happy Christmas and whatever festive seasonal holiday you follow - to you all from Orkney Highlights Tours

17/12/2024

All visitors to the United Kingdom will need to get one of these ETA’s.
Use the government ETA APP. I’m told it’s quick and easy and it costs £10.
You’ll need your passport, a photo of your passport and of you, and your credit/debit card.
Follow the link below for the official information. You do not need to use any third party services charging to do this for you.

13/12/2024

Orkney is famous for its baking. There are several independent bakeries and the quality of baking at or provided to the cafes is also excellent.
Purely in the interests of research I have been testing mince pies from two different bakeries - Rendall’s, which is almost next door, and Westray Bakery on the north isle of Westray.
It’s a hard job but I am prepared to make these sacrifices for the greater good.

04/12/2024

Orkney_Highlights Tours meets Odin the Eurasian Eagle Owl. He’s heavy and has a way of staring at you as if checking out whether you are a large mouse. A magnificent creature. Odin is based at and is part of . There is an opportunity to see Odin and his equally gorgeous feathered friends when visiting Skaill House and the ancient village of Skara Brae.

30/11/2024

Just a snippet of the wonderful Kirkwall City Pipe Band playing before the Christmas tree lighting ceremony today.

28/11/2024

To all my friends and followers in the USA. Have a good one.

27/11/2024

Orkney Folk Festival May 2025. One of the best folk festivals around. Come to Orkney, hear the music, feel how the land is steeped in traditional tunes and rhythms, and then vine and explore this ancient place with me!

25/11/2024

With Birsay Bay Tearoom – I'm on a streak! I've been a top fan for 4 months in a row. 🎉
More than 4 months. One of many great cafes. Great welcome, great cake, great views. What’s not to like.