A time in the old Orkney crofts with their cruisie lamps under the rafters, the feeblest of glimmers, with the old soft mouths at the edge of darkness telling their spells and stories over and over and over...
Orkney Peatfire Tales are held at Via Folk Art Studio (with disabled access throughout) in Sandwick, with evenings of island story, music and dance for up to 35 people every Sunday*, Tuesday and Friday, from March to October.
* March, April and October only
Other Peatfire Tales evenings to enjoy include 'A Taste of Orkney' - tales and sketches from six islands - which is a 
select evening by candlelight for ten guests once a week.
Via Folk Art Studio has a folklore library, a large stone built open peatfire, Orkney chairs, toilets, disabled access and can hold larger groups. Throughout the studio you will see hand painted murals depicting Orkney legends and lore. 
The studio is located in a rural setting close to Brodgar and Skara Brae (directions below) Via even has it's own stones and a Bronze Age Burial Mound. You will find yourself quite literally surrounded by the history and lore of Orkney!
Different types of evening are available - please contact us beforehand to find out if the evening you wish to attend is coming soon. The different evenings and story-types are as follows
- Island Sea legends
- Orkney Sagas and Ballads
- Tales of the Tides
- Folk of Hill and Mound
- A midsummers Tale
- A Crofters Island Tale
Peatfire Tales is suitable for 7 years +
Concessions can be given to large group bookings.
In order to reach Via House in Sandwick, travel on the main Stromness to Kirkwall road (A965.) Turn onto the road to the Ring of Brodgar (which is well sign-posted) and proceed until you reach the road end. Turn left for approximately 600 metres on the A967 and you will arrive at Via House.
Prices are as follows
- Adults - £10
- Children - £6
- Concessions are also available for private groups of up to 35 people.
Please contact us in advance to avoid disappointment!
