An exhibition by Alison Clark at Northlight Gallery, Stromness, 29th July – 10th August
Sea-Sky: at the Northlight Gallery
theorkneynews
A woman of independent mind.
Maritime Archaeology Project underway in Orkney
On 21st June 1919, Rear Admiral Ludwig von Reuter gave the order to scuttle the 74 ships of the High Seas Fleet located in Scapa Flow.
Helping Scotland to be Pollinator Friendly
“Pollination is crucial for our environment – and, therefore, our own health, wealth and wellbeing. “
Bernie Bell: Minehowe
I had no pre-conceptions, and didn’t know much about it. Mike started off, down the steps, and I went to follow.
Scottish Welfare Fund Helping People and Families
The Scottish Welfare Fund set up in 2013 by the Scottish Government to help out households most in need has aided 254,000 individual households
Kirkwall’s Pocket Garden
To this day we treasure this pocket garden, with its roots in medieval times, and its long family history.
A Tune & A Tale: Maxwell Mouse
A few years ago, a little field mouse got into the house. I spotted him right away and
managed to catch him and pop him back outside…. however, by the morning he was back!
The Fiction of Historical Fact
The historian selects the facts he/she wishes to evidence the particular stance they are putting forward.
Scottish and Welsh Governments Highlight Child Refugee Crisis
” we are aware that only a couple of hundred unaccompanied children have been transferred of the 480 placements identified.”
Conversations with Magic Stones
Mike and I went the Tankerness House museum in Kirkwall on a wet Thursday afternoon – museums are A GOOD THING on a wet afternoon.
