Anyone heard of the Orkney Islands?

Question

Anyone heard of the Orkney Islands?
We were talking about Island groups and this cropped up!

Answer 1

To really get away from it all, take a trip to the spectacular Orkney Islands, which can be found off the northern tip of Scotland, lying on latitude 59° north, where the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean meet.

Orkney is an archipelago of 70 or so islands and skerries, of which 17 are currently inhabited and are full of enchanting discoveries.The Islands cover an area of 974 square kilometres, of which more than half is taken up by the Mainland, which is the group’s largest island.The islands are about 85 km from north to south and 37 km from east to west. Approximately 20,000 people live in Orkney, the majority of which live in the main towns of Kirkwall and Stromness.

The islands are low-lying, gently sloping and richly fertile with the exception of the island of Hoy, which is high and rugged. The climate is temperate, warmed by the Gulf Stream; with the driest months being April, May and June. The quiet sandy beaches, stunning scenery, abundance of wildlife, fresh quality cuisine and warm welcoming hospitality make these islands an ideal place for relaxing or an action-packed holiday.

When in Orkney you’ll feel touched by the power of the sea and also by the power of the past. With 5,000 years of culture, there is history around every corner. Wherever you are, you can literally touch the past as you run your hand across rock hewn thousands of years ago. Orkney also boasts a vibrant contemporary culture, which draws people in its own right. Throughout the year there are festivals ranging from the magical midsummer St Magnus Festival to the annual agricultural shows and sporting events, including Orkney’s very own Ba’ and, of course, the islands’ varied craft industry continues through all seasons.

Whatever your pleasure, if you have visited Orkney before, we hope you’ll be back with us again soon, and if not – read on. Use the website to prepare for your stay in Orkney, find out information on getting here, where to stay, things to see and do, where to eat and much much more.

Answer 2

Yes. Closer to Scotland than the Shetland Islands.
The Faroes are even further out, towards Iceland.


For often overlooked Island groups, how about the last trace of French Canada, the Saint Pierre and Miquelon Islands?

Answer 3

yes.
the Orkney islands lay in northern Scotland,a group of 70 island of which 20 are inhabited.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orkney_Islands
http://www.orkneyjar.com/
pay no attention to Nemo as he doesn't know what he's on about.
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Answer 4

No. No one has ever heard of the Orkney Islands. No one has seen them or been to them.

They are a pure fiction, and all those people who answered ahead of me are either delusional or compulsive liars. Either way, you should be very wary of them and if you should chance to meet any of them in person, be sure you wear your tin foil beanie.

Don't tell me you have not heard of tin foil beanies!!??

Answer 5

Yes, try of the coast of Scotland.

Answer 6

Yes.

Answer 7

yes

Answer 8

Yes. I hear they brew great single malt scotch.

http://www.visitorkney.com/


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Answer 9

They are on the planet Ork.

Answer 10

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