Aberdeen, Grampian and Northern Isles

Beer of the Year 2026 Presentation

On Friday 14th August, a presentation was made to the Orkney Brewery for their Dark Island, which had been voted by the Aberdeen, Grampian and Northern Isles Branch members as our Beer of the Year 2026. John White, a CAMRA member living in Orkney, gave the award to Norman Sinclair, Managing Director (blue shirt) and […]

Brewery Taproom in Kirkwall

Macfoys brewery has opened a bar, tap room, coffee shop and event space in an industrial unit near Kirkwall harbour. It sells a kegged range of Macfoys beer brewed on-site.

Presentation for Brewery of the Year 2025

Swannay have been presented with the certificates for both Brewery and Beer of the Year 2025. John White, a branch member living in Orkney presented the certificate for Brewery of the Year and another certificate for Island Hopping Beer of the Year to Lewis Hill of Swannay Brewery.

Presentation for Northern Isles Pub of the Year

Helgi’s bar in Kirkwall, Orkney has been presented with the certificate for Northern Isles Pub of the Year. In the photograph from the left: Senga Flett, Manager, Kelly McGuigan, tenant and licensee and Camra member John White. Thanks to John for organising the presentation.

Kettletoft (Sanday, Orkney)

Small, family-run hotel by the sea close to the local shops and with direct access to one of the most beautiful beaches on the island.