Some images from around Orkney
Happiest Places to Live
A study has found that if you are aged 65 and over the top two places to live are in Scotland……..
‘It’s A New Day’
Photo by Kenny Armet
Heartwarming Christmas Tree Festival
There is a lovely display of Christmas trees in the centre of Kirkwall.
Christmastime in Kirkwall
The tree outside St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall is shining its lights out to cheer on shoppers and passers by.
A Gift from Norway – Orkney’s Christmas Tree
It is a symbol of the lasting friendship between the county of Vestland in Norway and Orkney and always heralds the start of the Festive season in the islands when the Christmas tree arrives.
RNLI Kirkwall Gift Shop
The shop is open Monday to Saturday from 11am to 2pm.
Volunteers Transforming Arcadia Park
Arcadia Park is located opposite the new Balfour Hospital in Kirkwall and the space is being transformed.
Award for Orkney’s Storehouse Restaurant with Rooms
The project won highly commended in the ‘new life for old buildings’ category.
St Magnus Cathedral #Armistice
St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall, Orkney was lit up in red to commemorate Armistice, on 11th of November.