Folk Festival kicks off

The 35th Orkney Folk Festival is set to get off to a flying start, tonight, with concerts scheduled in Stromness, Stenness, Burray, and Deerness.

The weekend looks to be packed chock full of folk, with an array of visiting and local acts on the bill; including Kris Drever, Eddi Reader, and Saltfishforty.

The Orcadian will be keeping you up-to-date with the latest from festival, online via social media, throughout the weekend.