Machair Necklet Metal:Silver a bronze and iron sword

a bronze and iron sword with an intricately carved hilt was found in a Viking grave in Suontaka

suggesting sparkling points and curves of light in the dark northern night

Named for the ancient 'palace' of the bishops of Orkney

powerful ocean currents sweep massive boulders into its embrace

scores of sailing boats and dinghies scud across the waters of Kirkwall Bay and Scapa Flow

Machair Necklet Metal:Silver a bronze and iron swordThe west coast of Scotland is fringed with sandy meadows, home to grasses, flowers and seabirds: the machair. Through long summer days, surf beats on pristine white beaches, while shore side breezes ripple across the landscape.