We’re back again, with a mix of events indoors and outdoors in Orkney and also online, hoping to get the best of both worlds, welcoming back audiences to events in Orkney itself and keeping up the connections that have grown online over the past two years.

To set the scene, here’s an opportunity to find more about the plans and the programme for this year, and meet some of the people taking part. We have images from exhibitions, which including a new solar experience and the sounds of Antarctica, and scenes from some of the locations for walks and outings through the seven days ahead.

We’ll also be going live to other locations, including Stronsay and North Ronaldsay – and also Kansas for some activities in Jake’s Midnight Science Club.