Visitors can now book tickets to Maeshowe as part of HES’s new seasonal activity for 2022, with more sites set to follow in reopening across the country on a rolling basis.
Maeshowe Neolithic Tomb Reopens to Visitors
More Light In St. Magnus’ Cathedral
‘Fiat Lux’ – ‘Let there be light’
‘A View from Orkney: Beautiful Lies and Ugly Truths’ by Robinson RR
” this is a journey into the soul and conscience of us all.”
Stromness Museum Features in New Tourism Network
Scottish Community Tourism (SCOTO) is a new network of around 100 community owned tourism organisations and enterprises, with community tourism organisations in Orkney and Shetland among those backing the initiative.
A Vessel Of Light In St. Magnus’
“It holds the light, and its shape echoes the shape of the window above, made of coloured glass and therefore giving multi-coloured light.”
‘You Are Welcome Here’ : St Magnus Cathedral
The beauty of St Magnus Cathedral as the new doors bring in the light
Hackness Martello Tower Reopens After 2 Years
The reopening of the historic attraction, built during the Napoleonic Wars to protect merchant ships, is part of Historic Environment Scotland (HES)’s seasonal roll out for 2022.
Scotland The Best – The Islands: Peter Irvine’s Stunning New Book
Looking down on the Pierowall and its natural harbour in Westray, Orkney, Scotland. Image credit: Jim Richardson
April Guided Walks At The Ring Of Brodgar
Join the Rangers of Historic Environment Scotland at the Ring of Brodgar for a walk on Thursdays, 7thApril 2022 to Thursday 21st April 2022.
The Scottish Islands Passport comes to Orkney
Islanders are being offered the opportunity to help shape the future of a new app which encourages people to explore more of Scotland’s islands for more of the year.
