Orkney Folklore and Storytelling Centre
About
Orkney visitors find Orkney Folklore and Storytelling Centre, a local business based at Sandwick, A967, Stromness KW16 3JF, United Kingdom. The centre sits in Sandwick on the A967, on the road leading towards Stromness.
Operating as an arts centre, the venue focuses on folklore and storytelling rather than visual arts alone. Its programme centres on the tales and traditions of the islands, and visitors have given it a 4.9 out of 5 average across 150 reviews. Five photographs are attached to the listing, and the website http://www.orkneystorytelling.com/ provides further background.
First-time visitors should expect a centre devoted to stories and folklore, with the five photographs giving a sense of the space beforehand. Stromness lies nearby, and the centre's position on the A967 keeps it within reach of the island's main settlements.
Smoked fish, island cheeses, fudge and bakery bread are sold in island shops and harbourside cafés. Grey seals breed around British island coasts, and basking sharks appear in summer surface waters. Standing stones, brochs and early Christian chapels survive on many British islands. Island life centres on harbours, lifeboat stations and the RNLI, with regattas and fetes in summer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orkney Folklore and Storytelling Centre known for?
The centre is known for its photographs, of which five are held. It operates as an arts centre on Orkney, part of the United Kingdom.
What kind of business is Orkney Folklore and Storytelling Centre?
It is an arts centre on Orkney in the United Kingdom, listed online at http://www.orkneystorytelling.com/. Its programme sits within island life that centres on harbours, lifeboat stations and the RNLI, with regattas and fetes in summer.
Where is Orkney Folklore and Storytelling Centre located on Orkney?
Orkney Folklore and Storytelling Centre sits at Sandwick, A967, Stromness KW16 3JF, in the United Kingdom. That puts it on the Orkney islands, where standing stones, brochs and early Christian chapels survive on many British islands.
How do visitors rate Orkney Folklore and Storytelling Centre?
Visitors give Orkney Folklore and Storytelling Centre a rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 150 reviews, a strong result for an arts centre on Orkney. Those scores reflect its standing among the folklore and storytelling offerings in the United Kingdom.
Is Orkney Folklore and Storytelling Centre easy to reach from the main resorts or towns on Orkney?
Orkney Folklore and Storytelling Centre is reachable from Kirkwall and other settlements across the islands, including Stromness, St Margaret's Hope, Finstown, Hoy, South Ronaldsay and Westray. Its address at Sandwick on the A967 places it close to Stromness, so travel from the main towns is straightforward.
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