On 18th of February 1930 US astronomer Clyde Tombaugh discovered Pluto. The search for what was known as ‘planet X’ had been ongoing for a long time. In 1906 Percival Lowell, who […]
New Book: ‘The Wife’s Mistake’
A psychological thriller full of shocking twists by Orkney based author Lorna Douneava will be published this month. ‘The Wife’s Mistake’ is published by Bookouture on February 19th and will be available from Amazon. […]
After the Spartans: The Next Chapter
His chopping skills impressed us all, and simultaneously with this movie the Man from UNCLE started being shown on UK television, also featuring many scenes involving martial arts. This was unmistakeably the future for a nine year old Spartan hoplite at a loose end…..
Amazon Rainforest Reaching Tipping Point
The Amazon Rainforest represents over half of the Earth’s remaining rainforests. It is the largest and most biodiverse tract of tropical rainforest in the world, with an estimated 390 billion individual trees in about 16,000 species. It is also home to 30 million people.
“Research like this could lead to better and more precise treatments for the thousands of people diagnosed with bowel cancer every year in Scotland.”
New research led by a team of scientists from Queen’s University Belfast and the Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Scotland Institute in Glasgow have made a series of groundbreaking discoveries into tumour biology […]
The Martyrdom of Valentinus
Today, 14th of February, St Valentine’s Day, is a celebration for card companies, flower shops, and chocolate manufacturers. But St Valentine was a real person and the story is one of courage […]
Viennese Whirls For Your #Valentine
Surprise your valentine with this tasty homemade treat
Helen’s Home Cooking Video and Recipe for Fruit Pancakes.
Today, 13th of February , is Shrove Tuesday, or what is sometimes known as ‘Pancake Day.’ Pancakes Ingredients Method
Marooned on Sule Skerry
February is often a stormy month in Orkney, and whilst this year we’ve all be inconvenienced by the cancellation of ferries, schools closures, and no buses on the roads, spare a thought […]
Nunalleq Excavation Alaska: Apply Now to take part
The Nunalleq excavation is uncovering wonderful discoveries about the way of life of the ancestors of the Quinhagak community. The Nunalleq Project is now taking applications for the 2024 Field Season. The field season […]