Famous Orcadians
Throughout the centuries people from Orkney have become famous for all sorts of reasons.
From the plundering and looting by the Vikings to the artists and writers in this century, many have entered the history books and many more have entered the Orcadian psyche as folklore.
Featured here are just a few of the illustrious, the celebrated and the infamous Orcadians throughout time. You never know - you may find your ancestors are in this list!