Yesterday, 29th March, The Orkney News had the opportunity to hear about the exciting plans the John Rae Society (JRS) have for developing the Hall of Clestrain, childhood home of Arctic explorer […]
Hall of Clestrain – new film produced for the John Rae Society
The Orkney News has produced a short film about the Hall of Clestrain for the John Rae Society, as part of a fundraising drive to aid the society’s ambitious plans to restore […]
Hall of Clestrain Reveals Its Hidden Depths
The Hall of Clestrain, childhood home of Arctic explorer Dr John Rae, is surrounded by a moat which over the years has become completely blocked up.
Open Day at the Hall of Clestrain
The JRS will hold two Open Days, on 1st and 2nd August, from 10 am until 4.30pm each day.
WATCH: Hall of Clestrain Open Day
It was a windy but dry day and hugely enjoyable as President of JRS, Andrew Appleby, led a guided tour round the outside of the house.
The Hall of Clestrain Conservation Plan
The John Rae Society commissioned Simpson & Brown Architects and Heritage Consultants to produce a Conservation Maintenance Plan for the Hall of Clestrain.
John Rae Society Welcomes Visit of Sir Mark Jones
The John Rae Society have been working on its restoration and their plans to develop it into an Arctic resource centre. Recently they were visited by Sir Mark Jones, Chair of the Pilgrim Trust.
Celebrate John Rae’s Birthday with Rum, Rhyme & Reels
An array of events to mark 21 decades since the birth of Arctic Explorer John Rae (1813 – 1893) is planned for Saturday 30th September
From ‘The Warlock Of Love’ to The Hall of Clestrain…….
” We thought we’d sell it, and donate the proceeds to the Hall of Clestrain renovation fund.”
The Hall of Clestrain – The Investigation and Salvation of a Most Precious Survival
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