A walk of sand dunes and rabbits.
Walking Orkney, Birsay – Around the Bay
Another Step on the St Magnus Way: Guidebook Launched
“After the presentations a family bike run from the Birsay Hall took the participants to the RSPB reserve at Loons where they had a packed lunch and watched some birds before returning to the hall.” Image © Stuart Little
Exciting St Magnus Way Events 15/16 April
To celebrate St Magnus Day on 16 April, the St Magnus Way charity has teamed up with Cycling UK, RSPB and Historic Environment Scotland to offer an exciting programme of events over the weekend of 15 and 16 April.
Exciting St Magnus Way Events 15/16 April
To celebrate St Magnus Day on 16 April, the St Magnus Way charity has teamed up with Cycling UK, RSPB and Historic Environment Scotland to offer an exciting programme of events over the weekend of 15 and 16 April.
Dedication of St Magnus Way Marker Stone & Pilgrims Table
A short ceremony took place today, 30th July, to mark the placing of a stone for the St Magnus Way, outside the St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, Orkney
Marking the St Magnus Way : Public Ceremony of Dedication
A paving stone with the bronze logo of The St Magnus Way pilgrimage route will be officially inaugurated at a ceremony in front of St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall on Saturday 30th July at 12 midday.
Mapping the hidden paths & trails in Orkney
“Better mapping of the paths in Orkney can help give more people here the confidence and knowledge to get outdoors. “Heath Brown Ramblers Scotland
A Great Day For The St Magnus Way Cycle Route
The 67 mile route is mostly on roads with short off road sections. It can be split into two shorter routes for those wanting a more leisurely ride.
Weather Forecast: Dry and rather cloudy. Brighter spells developing over Orkney.
Southeasterly breeze. Maximum temperature 14 °C.
The Martyrdom of Magnus
At each stage of their pilgrimage the story teller had recounted another part of the life of this quiet son of Earl Erlend who was to become Orkney’s saint.
