and thence to the impressive St Magnus Cathedral, in Kirkwall, built about two decades later to safeguard his now hallowed relics. The first stage entails catching Orkney Ferries’ small ro-ro ferry ...

Arguably the best place to eat in town, the Kirkwall Hotel’s grand dining space offers equally grand feasts that sweep around the isles. Kick off with a hearty Kirkwall Bay chowder or fried Grimbister ...

Arguably the best place to eat in town, the Kirkwall Hotel’s grand dining space offers equally grand feasts that sweep around the isles. Kick off with a hearty Kirkwall Bay chowder or fried Grimbister ...

Canonised not much later, St Magnus remains the patron saint of Orkney and the cathedral in Kirkwall, part of which dates from 1137, is named after him. Orkney and Shetland remained a vassal earldom ...

The short service sees the coming together of the clergy and congregations from Southwark Cathedral and St Magnus the Martyr — churches sitting either side of the river bank. Processing from ...

Throughout his career, lime expert Richard has worked on A-listed buildings such as St Magnus Cathedral in Orkney and the King's College building at Aberdeen University. Richard, who now runs his ...