Aikerness Rectangular Pendant Kyelang This marvellous creature was carved

This marvellous creature was carved by Vikings 900 years ago on the wall of Orkney’s great Neolithic monument

In 1153 Viking adventurers broke into Orkney's greatest Neolithic tomb

Charles Rennie Mackintosh's designs for stencilled columns

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on his way to the crusades

Aikerness Rectangular Pendant Kyelang This marvellous creature was carvedAmongst the smallest, most remote of the Orkney Islands, the Holm of AIkerness lies between Westray and Papa Westray. Strong tides rush between the Holm and the skerries that lie round about. This design captures the swirling currents and spectacular breakers on their rocky shores, in a free, modern style, which hints at the influence of historic Celtic design. 'Holm' is a typical Orcadian word, which simply means a small island. It is pronounced