Today marks the day of another great piece of engineering in Scotland, the opening of the Queensferry Crossing. To celebrate I have chosen a poem about another of Scotland’s industries: Shipbuilding.
Poetry Corner
helenarmet
Don't quote me, check first, I likely dreamt it up.
Fernvalley Wildlife Centre.
I was delighted to cover Fernvalley Wildlife Centre, here is my short review.
Helen’s Home Cooking
Like Stovies I am sure there are many different versions of Tablet, this is mine.
Domesday Morris
The Domesday Morris came to Orkney and entertained with a variety of dances.
Helen’s Home Cooking
One for the children to get involved with. Pizza pastries, even the name should be enough to bring them running to the kitchen.
Poetry Corner
Today is International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition.
The Fall of Slavery
by John Harris 1838
Poetry Corner
Last weekend saw the end to the agricultural shows in Orkney, to celebrate I’ve chosen The Holy Fair, how much has changed I wonder.
Helen’s Home Cooking
This is a new dish which I’ve called Tex Mex Chicken to be served with spaghetti.
The Christian Radich
The Christian Radich had an open day in Kirkwall on Monday, here is a wee account of our visit.
Helen’s Home Cooking
This has to be the quickest and easiest of Asian soups….
