Aug 02, 2023

In our heritage display we are covering various topics including farming, social life, war time, schools and shops. There are new interpretation boards, an array of photographs and artefacts and QR codes that allow visitors to listen to stories, memories and poems. There are also iPads available for visitors to make the most of the QR codes.

Farming display
The farming display
Archeology and schools
Archeology and schools display
Wartime Shapinsay
Wartime display

One of the walls is covered with a mural of a timeline of the boats that connected Shapinsay to Kirkwall through the years. Another addition is our Iona cabin with the original ship's wheel.

Boat timeline
The boat timeline mural
Iona cabin
Iona Cabin

There is also a craft shop offering a selection of locally made crafts and Shapinsay related items.

craft shop
The craft shop

We are open every day from 11:30AM to 16:00PM.