The Orkney Islands (a.k.a.
Orkney) are situated off
the North Coast of Scotland
Genetic studies show that
the population there is
Predominantly Norwegian
GeologyOrkney’s most superficial
type of rock is sandstone,
which rests upon other
metamorphic and igneous
rocks.
The Orkney Islands
CimateOrkney has a cool temp.
which is surprisingly mild
for such a northernly
latitude. The average
temp. is 8*C, 4* wint and
12*C for the summer
PrecipitationThe average annual
rainfall is 850-940 mm,
the winds being a key
feature of the climate,
due to the summer
breezes and the strong
winds encountered in the
winter
Bibliography
• Orkney Islands | List, Map, History,
Geography, & Facts | Britannica
• Orkney – Wikipedia
• Orkney geography and climate