Wine
"The Longship has built an excellent wine list and backed it up with impressive service."- Restaurant, 2006
The Longship is part of a family business founded in the 1850s that supplies wine to both restaurants and individual wine lovers. We're in the medieval heart of Kirkwall on the Orkney Islands of Scotland.
Upcoming event: 2nd Annual Orkney Wine Festival: 2 - 7 June, 2008
As well as wine, we sell Ola Gorie jewellery, Tait & Style textiles, and a wide range of gifts. All the goods we sell are linked by one common factor: quality. And all our staff are selected and trained to offer the most professional yet personal service.
This approach recently received its biggest endorsement to date, when we were named UK Restaurant Wine Supplier of the Year in a Restaurant magazine/Wine Australia competition.
We feel proud that a small shop in a remote part of the country could have beaten much bigger retailers from southern cities to win this award -- but then we do have nearly 150 years of family tradition to keep up!
Where We Are
We're just off Broad Street, opposite St Magnus Cathedral. Our shop opens onto a sheltered courtyard, filled by a magnificent oak tree -- quite a rarity in these parts -- that was grown from an acorn planted by John Gorie and his wife Mary Kirkness, grand-daughter of James Kirkness, who opened the shop in June 1859.
Events
Find out about some events in the works including our series of "fine wine and dine" events, Lynnfield Lux, and the Orkney Fine Wine Festival.
Our Winemakers
Do you know what makes a good winemaker? What's so special about Our Winemakers?
The Longship Seasonal Wine Guide
Sample the delights of our latest wine selections with The Longship "October Wine Guide".
October's menu and wine list is downloadable here.
"A very cool store which constantly knocks the socks off southern visitors." - Sunday Herald, 2001
"Started on the basis that good service is the first base of efficient business, this house has continued that policy down to the present day. Courteous and efficient service backed by sound experience, indeed make it a pleasure to shop here." - The Traveler, 1920
Wine Contact
Duncan McLeanTel: +44 (0)1856 888792
Email: duncan.mclean@olagorie.com
Jewellery and Other Gifts
Tel: +44 (0)1856 888790Fax: +44 (0)1856 871611
Email: longship@olagorie.com
Mail Address
7 - 15 Broad Street
Kirkwall, Orkney
KW15 1DH