Kirkwall. Orkney was ruled as part of Norway until 1472. Then, due to the non-payment of a dowry that was promised by Margaret of Denmark's family for her marriage to James III, Scotland annexed ...

Small in stature, big on name, that describes ... boomed in Orkney, producing ash to be made into soap and glass. A number of Orcadians became very wealthy and built grand houses at Kirkwall.

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Kirkwall has been named Scotland's most beautiful high street after topping a public poll. It narrowly beat Lerwick and Milngavie, receiving nearly 5,000 votes - 21% of the online poll.

It’s little wonder artists, poets, hikers and photographers are drawn to this faraway archipelago, which splinters off ...