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Orkney has a history and Norse-influenced culture all of its own. The Norwegian influence is strong in the islands' capital, Kirkwall.

Several artefacts from the historic Tomb of the Eagles have gone on display in Orkney following the site's closure.

Charmian Entwistle discovers ancient ruins, remote lochs and challenging headlands on a four-week Scottish sailing trip from Isle of Skye to Orkney

The site has long-been a popular tourist attraction, where visitors have unusually been able to handle a number of artefacts from the tomb. Meanwhile, a large number of finds are held by Orkney Museum in Kirkwall and have become the basis of much research into the Neolithic period in Orkney. A number of skulls were found to have been injured by blunt force, perhaps with a mace or axe, with evidence of deformity and disease also discovered. A spokesman for Orkney Archaeology Society said the closure was “very sad” news. A statement said: “It is a fabulous site and one that is very import...

Orkney Museum closed for exhibition changeover January 23, 2021 at 9:15 am The Orkney Museum has closed temporarily while a new exhibition is set up, Orkney Islands Council has advised. The need for social distancing and other COVID-19 safety measures mean that the building cannot remain open while work to install the art exhibition takes place. The current exhibition – Between Islands – could be seen until 4pm on Friday, January 22, when the museum closed ready for the work to begin. Part of a project devised by the Stornoway arts centre An Lanntair, it features paintings, drawings and p...