A Storytelling Landscape

16/12/2025

The 2026 Orkney Storytelling Calendar is officially LIVE! ✨

Exciting news! New dates and events for next year are now available at The Orkney Folklore & Storytelling Centre. Secure your spot for an unforgettable island experience.

Book your 2026 event at: www.orkneystorytelling.com

(Note: Private events and group bookings are available. Email Lynn directly to enquire: [email protected])

22/10/2025

The Autumn skies over Via croft and landscape are shifting silently into Winter shadows of grey chiffon with muted light seeping through ......in the milky white sun of twilight or the harvest moonlit shadows ....the silence is starting to hang heavy...like a sigh between the shouting gales of wind......A time to pause and be still....a time to 'Go Slowly...Breathe .....and Smile'.....perhaps even hibernate

22/10/2025

'Stromness is a ballad in stone.It has its own legends and lore -most of them Sea Salted' George Mackay Brown

Come along to the final Island Fireside afternoon of the 2025 Summer Season....
This Thursday,23rd October - 2.30pm
Chapter1 - Hamnavoe To Stromness - A History Haunted Road
Wrap yourself around the peat fire......Follow the first Settlers and seafarers....Listen to te whispers on the wind.....The Seller Of winds and Sea witches......
Discover A Story Of Place - Peoples of Legend.
To Book Tickets online go to www.orkneystorytelling.com to Island Fireside Afternoons or:
Contact Lynn directly: email orkneyattractions.com
Phone +(0)1856 841207

22/10/2025

Stromness Spirit Of The Sea
Chapter1 - Hamnavoe To Stromness - A History Haunted Road

20/10/2025

As the nights draw in, we want to express our immense gratitude to everyone who joined our storytelling adventures this summer season! ✨

Whether you attended our magical Island Storytelling Events, explored our captivating Courses, shared moments at our Family & Children's Storycircle Sessions, or simply watched and listened to our tales – your presence, laughter, and engagement made this season truly unforgettable.

We loved sharing the digital folklore, heritage, and stories from the beautiful Islands of Orkney with you. Thank you for making it so special!

Keep an eye out for our upcoming Winter Programmes: 🌙 'November Nights' 🤫 'Secret Stories From The Sea Chest'

Bookings for any Island Storytelling Events, Courses, and Family & Children's Storycircle Sessions for November to February can be arranged by contacting Lynn Barbour.

📧 By email: [email protected]
📞 By phone: +44 (0) 1856 841207

We can't wait to share more stories with you soon!

14/10/2025

Stromness Spirit of the Sea........come along & wrap yourself around the peat fire .......listen to the whispers on the wind.......the final Island Fireside Afternoon of The 2025 Summer season .......................... Hamnavoe To Stromness-A History Haunted Road.....Thursday 23rd October - 2 30......................... to book Contact Lynn ....email [email protected] or call 01856 841207.... ..Discover the Selkies & Finfolk in The Tales of The Tidelands' Legends at The Peatfire Tales of Orkney Evening on Friday 17th October-8pm Thank You to all the Story-Listeners of Summer 2025......Watch out For 'The Secret Stories of The Sea Chest' in the the Winter shadows of the November Nights

07/10/2025

🌊 Hamnavoe to Stromness – A History Haunted Road
Join us this Thursday afternoon (2.30pm) at the Orkney Folklore & Storytelling Centre for a journey through sea legends, lore, and maritime heritage.

A perfect way to spend an autumn afternoon by the fireside -stories, sea, and a touch of mystery.

🎟️ Book now: www.orkneystorytelling.com

(Select Island Fireside Afternoon – Hamnavoe to Stromness)

01/10/2025

🌊✨ October in Stromness: The Last of the Summer Season ✨🌊

Join us for the final live storytelling gatherings of 2025:
📖 Hamnavoe to Stromness – A History Haunted Road

🔥 Peatfire Tales of Orkney (Oct 3 & Oct 17)

➡️ These are special nights introducing the Chapter 1 live event of Stromness Spirit of the Sea.

Alongside our live events, you can now listen to the Stromness Spirit of the Sea podcast 🎧 - stories shaped by blending folklore, legend, and history. Listen: https://pod.co/a-storytelling-landscape/hamnavoe-to-stromness-a-history-haunted-road

And as winter draws near, listen for the Whispers on the Wind… 🌬️ our new series Secret Stories from the Sea Chest will soon be launching…

🎟️ Discover more & book your place: www.orkneystorytelling.com

22/09/2025

An Autumn moonlit walk with Thorfinn & Paddy my dogs,after an Island storytelling evening around a cosy peat fire.......I stand in awe at the ever-changing sky sculptures in shadow & light......a gentle reminder to be still and 'live in the moment'.......now I know better why Frankie my peedue cat wants out on a moonlit night......

22/09/2025

The Autumn shadows over Clumly Loch in the Grimlings......the evening light is softer and shorter...the wild geese call ' Winter is just a few sunsets away'

22/09/2025

An Orkney sky at Via - Orkney Islands

16/09/2025