Orkney Islands
Orkney Islands
Blue skies, sea air and fertile rolling plains
Blazing sun, storm force winds or soft refreshing rain
Long summer light till midnight when golfers play our course
One of the many sports out there all available to source
If you want to study trees maybe Orkney’s not for you
Just come and visit anyhow, there really is lots to do
The flora and fauna will compensate
Freedom to roam, but please close that gate
Sportsmen and women keep the island wealthy
Nurture friendships, keep mind and body healthy
The island games an encouraging onus
With medals on offer as an added bonus
If it’s good food you are craving do visit our shops
And sample the very best brought in by our fishing boats
The rich and fertile grass we have grows beef beyond compare
Cooked by our chefs of the highest decree, a sumptuous bill of fare
The super chains are with us, indeed they have their place
Guaranteed when you are there you’ll meet a friendly face
But most of all our history is the jewel in the crown
St Magnus Cathedral stands sentinel over the town
Many more historical sites that cannot be overlooked
If you are visiting in the summer please make sure you’re booked
The most important one of all almost slipped my mind
That, no doubt when you arrive, is the welcome you will find.