What's on in Stromness

Stromness sits right on the coast of Orkney where the sea air keeps you honest and the days are long enough to find a proper distraction. The Stromness Museum has been telling stories about this corner of the world for years, while the harbour always seems to have a ship or two that knows exactly when to come in. It is not hard to spend an afternoon here without feeling like you have missed out on anything back home. Pub nights and local markets pop up regularly so there is no need to travel far for a bit of culture. Near Here pulls the best bits together so you do not waste time hunting down flyers or asking neighbours what is on. You can walk past the museum, catch a gig at a nearby hall, or just sit by the water and watch the gulls argue over crumbs.