Developed in the early days of the internet the aim was to post a daily astronomical image along with a brief, easily understood explanation.
Top Award For Astronomy Picture of the Day Website
Symbols Of Scotland
A stone thistle atop Kirkwall Town Hall, Orkney
The Orcadians Who Fought At Bannockburn
From the field at Bannockburn, a knight, clad in shining armour, rode with great haste, bringing the news of the victory to the north and onwards to the islands of Orkney.
Feathers
“She wore feathers in her hair”
Stromness Designer’s Jewellery Showcased at The Royal Highland Show
Inspired by the structures and passageways at the iconic Neolithic village of Skara Brae, Zoe Davidson is launching her new Skara Brae Collection at the Royal Highland Show on 23rd June 2022.
The Sycamore At Cottascarth
“We went to Cottascarth RSPB Reserve and stood under the sycamore tree.”
William Bews: Merchant of Kirkwall
William Bews shop was at 12 Albert Street, Kirkwall
Sgathaich: Banjo Kazooie.
Banjo Kazooie was released in 1998 for the N64.
To Mark The Longest Day
“Sing out for the one light”
Climate and tectonics since 250 Ma
A central feature of the Earth’s climate system is the way that carbon bound in two gases – carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) – controls the amount of incoming solar energy that is retained by the atmosphere.
