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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 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 […]
Orkney Angora, the home of responsibly sourced angora and angora products in the UK When ordering from Orkney Angora you are dealing with a small, family-run business situated in one of Orkney’s most northerly isles. This unusual cottage industry was originally established by William & Elizabeth Sichel, from the ruins of a derelict croft, in […]
Pieces inspired by nature, balance and the beauty of Sanday and surrounding islands of Orkney. About Me My work is rooted in nature and I enjoy responding to the environment in which I live. The coastline has a strong spiritual and visual connection for me. It has been a place I turn to, to clear […]
Hi, my name is Carl and i have been lucky enough to have travelled, lived and worked in a few countries, and have stood in front of many beautiful vistas. Some where I’ve witnessed the breathtaking beauty and delicacy of the natural world, others that showcase man-made structures, exquisite in design and execution. Originally from […]
