Resources

Resources

A History of Stromness Museum

Learn about the history of Stromness Museum, instituted on the 28th December 1837.

A Brief History of Stromness

Discover the history of Stromness, named from the Old Norse 'straumr nes', meaning the headland in the tidal stream.

Orkney and the Hudson's Bay Company

Explore the connections between Orkney and the Hudson's Bay Company in this interactive resource.

Nature Portal

Welcome to Orkney’s Nature Portal. This is a ‘one-stop shop’ to find out about Orkney’s amazing wildlife and wild places

Digital Trails

Explore the Blue Plaque Trail and the Stromness Shoreline using the digital guided walks.

Visitor information

Monday to Saturday
11:00am - 3:30pm