On at the Orkney Museum, Kirkwall is the new exhibition from 4th of May until 2nd of November, as part of #Scapa100.
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Extinction Rebellion Held in Orkney
Environmental activists in Orkney held an Extinction Rebellion demo on Saturday, 4th of May in Kirkwall.
Poetry Corner: Weeping Winds
On the 5th of May 1981, after 66 days on hunger strike, 26 year old Provisional IRA member and British MP Bobby Sands dies in the Maze Prison.
Fiddler Robin Barr in Finals of Scottish Charity Awards
Robin has raised thousands of pounds for the charity Music in Hospitals & Care (MiHC) over the last 40 years.
Maree Todd: “It’s vital that voters get registered as soon as possible.”
Local MSP Maree Todd SNP has urged people to make sure that they are registered to vote in the EU elections to be held on the 23rd of May.
The Anthropocene & The Orkney Diner Set: Robinson RR
The new exhibition at the Northlight Gallery, Stromness is by Robinson RR. On from 3rd – 15th May – Monday to Saturday 11.30am – 5pm
A Stroll Through Stromness
” I thought I’d take a Stroll Through Stromness. This mostly entailed looking down alley-ways to vistas of the sea, and up along the steep alley-ways of the homes of Stromness.”
Talks Break Down in HIAL Dispute
“We will now move to further industrial action including strike.”
Orkney Unveils Ambitious Community Wind Farm Project
Orkney Islands Council’s ambitious plans for 3 community wind farms have been described by Leader of the council James Stockan as essential to decarbonise our local community.
The Sky Above You – May 2019
The Moon will be New on May 4th and Full on May 18th.