For this year’s Orkney Nature Festival we are hosting a nature photography walk through the Rackwick valley. Join Hoy heritage officer and photographer Rebecca Marr for a walk from Sandy Loch to Rackwick.
Where will we meet? If you are coming from out with Hoy, you will take the 10am ferry from Stromness to Moaness (Ferry ticket not included – book through Orkney Ferries) otherwise we will meet at Moaness Pier at 10:30.
What will we do? You will be driven to Sandy Loch then we will take a leisurely 2 hour walk through the valley with time at Rackwick beach before being collected and taken to Hoy Heritage Centre for a cup of tea and cake. There you can peruse our natural history library donated by Effy Everiss before the 4:30pm ferry arriving back in Stromness at 5pm.
What does it cost? Cost £15 includes bus and tea and cake. Bring your cash on the day, sorry we have no way of taking card payments.
What do I bring? Bring your own camera or phone and a packed lunch and clothes and shoes suitable for a ramble.
How do I reserve a place? Book your place contact us here (through our website). Places limited to 10 booking essential.
Hoy Heritage Centre is closed at the moment due to the weather. We’ll keep you updated. For now you can enjoy Hoy Heritage from the warmth of your home! Why not take a virtual tour with our Tales o Hoy.
We are looking forward to welcoming Orkney Storytelling Festival to Hoy Heritage Centre, Hoy Kirk, tomorrow night (Friday). Come along, there are tales from visiting storytellers Peter Chand and Linsey Gibb as well as Orkney storytellers. Joining them is the artist Katherine Soutar who will be live-drawing in response to their stories.
British Indian storyteller Peter Chand is one of Europe’s most renowned storytellers and is constantly in demand for his tales of wisdom, love, and the supernatural. Based in Highland Perthshire Lindsey Gibb is admired for her stories outdoors specialising in place and the environment.
The evening starts off with soup at 6:45pm. All welcome.
Entry is by donation to support Orkney Storytelling Festival with raffle sales in aid of Hoy Heritage Centre.
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