Peedie Blog

I wanted to give you an insight into a tour I did recently with an international group of whisky connoisseurs who came all the way to Orkney to sample our locally distilled whisky.

This winter I have been exploring hidden corners of Orkney in preparation for guiding and recently I visited the island of Shapinsay, just 25 minutes by ferry from Kirkwall.

What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than ploughing your own furrow in the heart of the Orkney mainland, preparing the ancient soil for a new lease of life.

Last winter I commuted to Westray, the Queen of the Isles, to teach English and History in the Junior High school! Journey time from Kirkwall to Westray: 15minutes!

Did you wonder what the design of the letter "o" in Graham's Orkney Tours signifies?

Graham's light-bulb moment, July 2023

Friday, September 15th, 2023- my last day at school. Mixture of emotions; sad to be leaving my students but excited about the prospect of new adventures..