Millbounds, Orkney Islands

Flower Delivery to Orkney Islands: Offering More than Just History

The 5,000-year-old Neolithic village of Skara Brae allows you to see what life was like in prehistoric Britain. Not only that, a vision of what that time was like is also available in other sites across the island, including the Ness of Brodgar where exhibition work continues.

But the Orkney Islands offer more than just a glimpse of the Britain before Stonehenge was built. There are wildlife viewing opportunities and beach visits to take advantage of.

With around 70 islands, there’s an activity that will cater to anyone’s interest when visiting the Orkney Islands.

History

Orkney’s history stretches back to the 1st century BC. It was occupied by Mesolithic and Neolithic tribes, followed by the Picts.

The 8th century saw the Vikings settle and soon became an important seat of power of their empire. This is evident by the presence of the 12th-century St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall as well as the Scandinavian place names occurring throughout the island.

Norse rule lasted until 1472, when it has to be annexed by the Scottish crown due to a failed payment for the dowry of Margaret of Demark, the bride of James III.

Orkney continued to be a strategic location during the 20th century, particularly the two world wars. A number of defences and lookouts are found around Scapa Flow as are sunken block ships.
In recent history, Orkney played a role in the development of oil and gas fields in the North Sea and Atlantic Ocean as well as being a centre for marine energy developers.

Things to See & Do

The journey to Orkney begins with boat, car, bus, or train. Edinburgh is the nearest airport to fly from, but there are flights from Aberdeen, Inverness, Glasgow, and London. Ferries are available from Aberdeen, John O’Groats, Gills Bay, and Scrabster. There are also bus services to John O’Groats, Gills Bay, and Scrabster for ferry services. Orkney can be reached by train via Aberdeen and Thurso.

It might not be the first thing that springs to mind, but Orkney is full of wonderful gardens with various Orkney flowers on display, particularly during the biennial Orkney Garden Trails event. Kirkwall features many gardens with different flowers in Orkney as does Hoy.

Arts and culture options are plenty in Orkney as well. The Pier Arts Centre in Stromness is both an art gallery and museum featuring some of the most important British art collections in the UK.
Skara Brae gives a glimpse of life in prehistoric times, but it’s not the only prehistoric settlement on the island. The discovery of a Neolithic walled enclosure at the Ness of Brodgar was a significant historical find, and visitors are welcome to see the place and learn when the annual excavation begins. Other attractions include the standing stones at the Ring of Brodgar and a 5,000-year-old chambered tomb in Maeshowe.

Orkney is also one of the best places to see seals, puffins, and other species in the British Isles. Plus, it is home to more than ten RSPB reserves which attract both resident and migrant birds.

Should you want to send flowers to Orkney Islands for Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, or any other special occasion, we can be of service. We offer next-day delivery services to different parts of the island. Simply choose from our collection of floral arrangements which also have bouquets perfect for anniversaries and birthdays then order flowers for delivery to Orkney Islands.

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