Secret excavations in Norway on the steep slopes of a fjord have revealed something quite extraordinary that is rewriting Norse history.
Viking Warriors ! The Secret to their Success Revealed
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Community Council Elections
Ballot papers must be returned by 12th October
Drop In to the Orkney Archives
On Saturday 23rd September 2017 from 11am to 3pm there will be an opportunity to drop by the Orkney Archives in Kirkwall
Presiding Officer of Scottish Parliament: Gaelic Matters
“Do Phàrlamaid, do chànain, thoir dhuinn do bheachdan. It’s your Parliament, your Gaelic, tell us your views.”
Finnie Condemns Arms Industry Event Funded with Public Monies
“Public money should not be used to support the design, manufacture and sale of arms.”
CLAN Family Fun Day
The event will start at 6am and organisers have offered islanders the opportunity to run or cycle alongside the athletes for an hour in return for a donation
Supporting Young Carers
Those who are not eligible for the Carer’s Allowance will be able to claim A Young Carer’s Grant (Autumn 2019) of £300 a year.
Digging into Birsay’s Past
The dig begins on the 25th September and continues for two weeks until 6th October
Birthday Celebrations for Dr John Rae
this year, the celebrations will cover a whole weekend, with events centred on the Hall of Clestrain.
Finnie Highlights Tory Hypocrisy Over Disability Rights
dignity, equality, and human rights for all cannot be realised as long as disabled people continue to experience violations of their basic rights under the policies adopted by the UK Government.’
