Alan Mackinnon

Aurora at Cantick Head Lighthouse #northernlights #merrydancers #aurora

Flashback to 5 June 2022, when the Longhope Lifeboat Museum launched its beautifully preserved Watson-class lifeboat, Thomas McCunn, which served from January 1933 to April 1962, and is the only seaworthy, vintage, slipway-launched lifeboat in the UK. (Credit: Graham Campbell)

@British_Airways Booked March flights 8 days ago £448.18, cancelled today, refund £74.78 😡

On 9 January 2024, Mary Harris was recognised for her twenty years of service and commitment, and her time as the volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer with Longhope Lifeboat. She will be sorely missed. Vicky Mackinnon will now assume the role. #RNLI #onecrew

It has been a wild December day here in #Orkney 🌊 🌬️ 🤩

We remember the eight crew members from Longhope who lost their lives on this day in 1969. Daniel Kirkpatrick, Jimmy Johnston, Robert Johnston, Ray Kirkpatrick, James Swanson, Robbie Johnston, John Kirkpatrick, Eric McFadyen. This flotilla formed part of the 50th anniversary.

Sunday morning exercises are so important in ensuring that we can continue our commitment to saving lives at sea. Imagine the volunteer crews’ delight when they encountered the ‘65 pod’ headed up by Busta the bull who treated our crew to a fantastic acrobatic display.

Orca encounter 😍

Orca encounter 😍

View from the hot tub at Cantick Head Lighthouse Self Catering Cottage 😍

When the Northern Lights gatecrash your fireworks display...🤩 💚 🎆 #VisitOrkney

Aurora at Cantick Head Lighthouse Self Catering Cottages on Hoy 😍

Last night 😍 #aurora #northernlights

Have a great summer!

Have a great July!

The sun setting over #Orkney at the end of the longest day, after more than 18 hours of daylight 🧡 #VisitOrkney #SummerSolstice

Late last night, we visited the Ring of Brodgar with @scottishballet to celebrate the summer solstice, and took some beautiful photos! ☀️ 😍

Are you looking for a summer treat? 🛍️ Check out these new products from #Orkney's talented @orkneyfood and @creativeorkney makers 🤩 #TasteOfOrkney #MadeInOrkney

One of our favourite #Orkney attractions has re-opened for the summer 🤩 Take a tour of @welovehistory's Hackness Martello Tower & Battery and explore these fascinating Napoleonic-era coastal defences 😊 More info ➡️ bit.ly/HacknessMartel… #VisitOrkney #ScotlandIsCalling

The fabulous Scapa Flow Museum is a finalist in @artfund's #MuseumOfTheYear 2023 🎉 🥳 Huge congrats to @OrkneyMuseums and the whole project team 👏 #VisitOrkney @OrkneyCouncil