Orkney Calendar 2003

We publish calendars annually of the following areas: Orkney, Shetland, Western Isles and Caithness. The calendars are 21x21cm with 12 pictures plus cover. The pictures are all new.  As usual the calendars are widely available in each area, but may be ordered direct, either via e-mail charles.tait@zetnet.co.uk, telephone or fax. Retail price is £4.50 per calendar plus UK postage and packing of £1. Overseas post and packaging is extra at cost (US, Canada and Australia $10US including airmail). Payment by Visa, Mastercard or American Express is preferred.  2003 calendars were published in July 2002 and are available for immediate delivery. We can also send calendars directly to friends or relatives if you wish.

Digitally mastered photographic images are available from all of the images on this site.


Midwinter dawn over Copinsay from Newark Bay, Deerness. The attractive island of Copinsay lies off the east side of the Mainland and is an RSPB reserve. copinsay45980

January 

The Ba' Game is played every Christmas and New Year's Day in the streets of Kirkwall between the Uppies and the Doonies.

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February

Ring of Brodgar in the snow

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March

Collectiong "spoots" or Razorfish is a popular pastime during the big tides of Spring.

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April

This old crofthouse at Ouseness, Westray, is typical of such buildings with its flagstone roof and adjacent byres and sheds.

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May 

The tiny Primula scotica is unique to the exposed coasts of Orkney, Caithness and eastern Sutherland. Its magenta flowers appear twice - in May and July.

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June

Cantick head lighthouse in South Walls faces the Pentland Firth. It was first lit in 1858, and was made automatic in 1987.

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July

Stromness from Cairston.

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August

Whitemill Bay, Sanday is one of the many attractive beaches on the island.

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September

Rainbow over tanker, Scapa Flow.

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October

St Magnus Cathedral was founded in 1137.

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November

Yesnaby from the Brough of Bigging with a rough sea. The dramatic cliffs of the west of the Mainland are especially good on a rough day.

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December

The gaunt ruins of the Earl's Palace in Birsay dates from the 16th century.

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