The Orkney Islands were under the control of Norway until 1468. They were pledged to James III of Scotland as part of a wedding dowry and were officially annexed by Scotland a couple of years later. All of the island names are of Norse origin.

There is an Orkney tartan. It was registered in 2000 as a fashion tartan. I rather like it.


Quote Originally Posted by ziggy View Post
There is some scottish heritage in the orkneys though, because they make the most amazing scotch ;)
And what does one do in the dead of winter, when the days are short?... You stay inside and make scotch.