“Carrying on along the path by Harray Loch, and admiring the banks of Stocks in bloom….”
Stenness/Brodgar/20th June/2021
‘An intriguing and eclectic selection’ at Orkney Men’s Shed
“Can any reader identify this object? It is marked with the name of Gould and Reeves of London.”
Stronsay Recent Bird Sightings
“Once again there have been a few unusual migrants in late May and early June, but which species we are likely to see is always impossible to guess.”
Sgathaich: Star Trek: Balance of Terror
Written by Paul Schneider and directed by Vincent McEveety Balance of Terror was the first appearance in the franchise of the Romulan race.
Places Still Available: Help Explore Orkney’s Energy Landscapes
The year-long project will see archaeological recording at contemporary energy sites, peat coring, oral history interviewing, fieldwalking, community events and schools workshops.
Under 16s go free at HES sites this summer
Those under 16 years of age will get free access to ticketed sites managed by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) this summer.
‘Green’ metal mining?
“If China alone fulfils its planned production of all-electric transportation, the demand for copper will be over 2 billion tonnes requiring 119 years production at the current extraction rate of 20 Mt per year. “
Orkney at the Summer Solstice
“Just for the joy of being there
And drinking in the summer air,”
Plant Focus: Star of Bethlehem
This delicate little flower, Star of Bethlehem, or Ornithogalum umbellatum, is great for bees and other pollinators.
Is It A Whale? Is it a Walrus? Is It The Deepdale Monster?
“Orkney’s John Rae Society’s Fundraising group had the bright idea of asking supporters to do special sponsored challenges to raise urgently needed funds for our active Society.”
