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The Sanday Agricultural Association usually hosts their show on the first Friday in August. The event showcases Sanday’s high quality livestock, crafts and cottage industries. An exciting day out for residents and visitors alike, featuring stalls, food and agricultural machinery on display. The Association also hosts events throughout the year including stock judging and sheep […]
Soulkas are community events throughout the year to which guests are warmly welcomed. They often surround major events in Sanday’s agricultural and social calendar. Every year is different, so check out the Facebook page for all the latest info. www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/sandaysoulka/index.asp
Guided Tours in English / Tours in German (see below) I am a Green Badge Tourist Guide for Orkney, that means I am specially qualified to guide visitors here. I live on Sanday, one of the smaller islands. Guiding coach parties regularly takes me to Kirkwall and this means that I am frequently also available […]
Sanday Swimming Pool is a public pool, offering a variety of public session through the week. It is also available for private hire. www.facebook.com/sandaypool/?ref=py_c
See Marston Self-catering Log Cabin on an interactive map Marston Self-catering Log Cabins Licence number OR00187F Otterswick Cabin Otterswick Cabin is set in the grounds of Marston. The cabin is located in it’s own 2000 m2 plot of lawn area for you, your family and pets sole enjoyment. Enjoy a private entrance and quiet […]
OverviewCrawl into the high central chamber of a megalithic tomb dating back 5,000 years. Entering Quoyness Chambered Cairn is a wonderful experience. Visitors must crawl through the 9m-long entrance passage leading into the large central chamber, which still stands to its original 4m in height. This was once a tomb for the dead, but its […]
Sanday Community Craft Hub The Craft Hub is situated on Sanday, one of Orkney’s North Isles. We proudly feature handmade art and crafts from over seventy local residents, with each product crafted by our talented island artisans. Our selection includes a diverse array of knitwear, yarns, pottery, art, photography, glasswork, jewelry, woodwork, leatherwork, and much […]
I live and work on Sanday, one of the northern isles of Orkney. I’ve been here with my partner, Maz, since 2005 when we moved here from Staithes on the North Yorkshire coast. Here I paint, print and design and make all sorts of stuff and, after 15 years part time at our island school, […]
Studio Bu is a collaboration between established designer – makers Vicky Shaw and John Webber, they make a range of contemporary hand thrown and decorated tableware.To see Vicky’s individual work please visit her website… www.vickyshaw.co.uk
Bill McArthur attended Edinburgh College of Art (School of Drawing & Painting) and Edinburgh University (Fine Art Department ), graduating in 1963 . He then moved to London where he worked as a Junior Art Director with J. Walter Thompson Advertising before returning to Edinburgh to develop his own successful screen-printing business in the late […]
