Hi everyone, #Orkney here 👋 (not the Orkney Library, you're stuck with us until they appear...) We're in the mood to share some pics from the islands to get things started, any requests? Here's our Old Man of Hoy in the meantime 😊 - ThreadSky

johnhwallace.bsky.social•104 days ago

Birsay this afternoon. V. Windy

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orkneycom.bsky.social•101 days ago

Lovely! Was a bit of a wild weekend indeed, now watching sleet and hail fall!

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ormejks.bsky.social•104 days ago

Do you have wildlife photos to share, please?

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orkneycom.bsky.social•101 days ago

Here's one of our local residents 🦭 Check out our monthly wildlife blog, latest one here - https://www.orkney.com/news/wild-orkney-november-24 - for regular pics and stories from Wild Orkney 😊

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ormejks.bsky.social•101 days ago

Thank you!

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barbaraorkney.bsky.social•102 days ago

Heres a share from me. My little dog at Waulkmill.

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orkneycom.bsky.social•101 days ago

Ah, that's lovely, Barbara 😍

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radiolento.bsky.social•90 days ago

@orkneylibrary.bsky.social ....

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jonat1x.bsky.social•103 days ago

"you're stuck with us until they appear..." May it be soon - nothing personal!

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damianrainford.bsky.social•104 days ago

Possibly my favourite Orkney picture. I took it in 2002!

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orkneycom.bsky.social•101 days ago

That looks a bit more Faroe/Shetland-like, but still a lovely pic!

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damianrainford.bsky.social•101 days ago

It's definitely Stromness, but still dream of making it to Shetland one day!

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itsneverbecky.bsky.social•104 days ago

Currently Graemsay’s biggest fangirl, and thrilled to see you on here! #orkney

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orkneycom.bsky.social•101 days ago

Not many folk would describe themselves as that, but there's a lot to like about Graemsay!

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itsneverbecky.bsky.social•101 days ago

Well, I’m each of their biggest fan as we tick off another of the islands…but I did get the impression Graemsay doesn’t get the love it deserves

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annedangran.bsky.social•104 days ago

Yesnaby please
I remember sitting with my late husband on a fossilised beach. Magical.

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orkneycom.bsky.social•101 days ago

It's quite the place indeed 😍 Hope this helps bring back some nice memories ❤️

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annedangran.bsky.social•101 days ago

Thank you! It does indeed bring back lovely memories.
My husband was artist and a lover of nature in all its forms
We both fell in love with Orkney, the landscapes, the skies, the history both ancient and recent and the literature and music.
You have strengthened my
resolve to go back next year.

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jeff-fisher.bsky.social•103 days ago

How about something from the Evie & Rendall area, please? I recently discovered some ancestors from there, so would love to see more. 🤗

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orkneycom.bsky.social•101 days ago

No problem, Jeff - here's the Broch of Gurness in Evie, one of our favourite historical sites in Orkney 😍 If you're researching ancestry it's definitely worth contact the Orkney Family History Society, they'd point you in the right direction 👍

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jeff-fisher.bsky.social•101 days ago

That's beautiful! Reminds me a bit of Skara Brae a wee bit. We were in Orkney in 2017, but sadly, it was before my ancestry discovery. We must return. Thanks for the photo and the research tip! 😍

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birdintree12.bsky.social•104 days ago

For me, #1 is always the Ring of Brodgar.

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orkneycom.bsky.social•101 days ago

It's a classic!

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dreamingoforkney.bsky.social•105 days ago

Any pics are highly appreciated.
Welcome to the blue! 💙
Shapinsay photos might make life a bit better all around 😉

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orkneycom.bsky.social•105 days ago

It is SUCH a lovely island 😍

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mariamcmahon.bsky.social•104 days ago

I loved the Ring of Brodgar, but the Standing Stones of Stenness are so worth a visit too. So many amazing things to see in Orkney. 10 out of 10 recommend!