There's a big sale on at Orkney Auction Mart Ltd today to mark the 25th anniversary of the building at Hatston opening. A lot has happened in that time including the mart hosting the first live sale after the Foot and Mouth outbreak in 2001. See if you can spot a few familiar faces in this piece the BBC's Richard Bilton did on it at the time. | BBC Radio Orkney

Orkney is a treasure trove of history and culture, you just need to know where to look. On our fully guided trips you'll benefit from local knowledge and insider opportunities to see the very best of Orkney’s past, while we take care of the details. #WildernessScotland #LoveWilderness #VisitScotland #ScottishHighlands #ScotlandIsCalling #AdventureTravel #ExploreMore #Orkney #OrkneyIsles #Neolithic #History #IronAge | Wilderness Scotland

Did you know that Orkney has more than 70 islands, full of unique heritage and fascinating attractions? You can explore rugged coastines, deserted beaches and wonderful wildlife across our archipelago 🏝️ 😀 See three islands in three days with our new Island Adventure itinerary - check it out ➡️ orkney.com/allseasons | orkney.com

155 reactions · 32 comments | Honestly one of the best and most magical place we have been!  There's something in the water on the Orkney Islands!  #landpirates #landpirateconversions #beachlife #orkneyislands | Land Pirate Conversions | Facebook

87K views · 4.3K reactions | There's an amber weather warning, the roads are treacherous, and there is a LOT of disruption locally...but Orkney's scenery during snowy weather is....well, just take a look for yourself... 懶 ⬇️ | orkney.com | Facebook

3.2K views · 106 reactions | It's time to take another look into Orkney's fabulous larder, with the focus this month on delicious cheese from the islands. 燎 Our food blogger Rosemary Moon has been visiting our cheese producers to find out the tricks of the trade. Read all about it, and get the latest recipe, here  bit.ly/OrkneyLarderNovember | orkney.com | Facebook