Ever wondered what the green plaques on the walls in Kirkwall are for? History of different buildings and interesting timelines in our history. Do check them out in Kirkwall and the Blue Plaques trail in Stromness. #orkney #orkneyuncovered #historicbuildings #kirkwall | Orkney Uncovered

The Kirkwall Ba’ - A Tradition Like No Other! Every Christmas and New Year’s Day, the streets of Kirkwall come alive as locals gather for the legendary Ba’ game - a centuries-old traditional game between the Uppies and the Doonies. One leather ball, no rules, two goals, and only one clear route that the Ba’ will decide - but in which direction? It’s raw, intense, historic… and truly one of Scotland’s most unique festive games! ✨ If experiencing the Kirkwall Ba’ is on your bucket list, now’s the

Holy Mass at St Magnus Cathedral Kirkwall for the closing of RC Diocese of Aberdeen St Magnus 900 Pilgrimage What a golden day of Joy for the Catholic Church in Scotland. All the Bishops of Scotland including Bishops from Denmark, Norway and Westminster joined to celebrate a truly historic Mass in the beautiful Cathedral of St Magnus Kirkwall in Orkney The Cathedral was built in the 12th century to honour this Catholic Saint. Although no longer a Catholic Cathedral It is only one of two Catholic