“It was a time when the two independent nations of England and Scotland shared one king. It was a time of Covenanters and Cavaliers. It was a time of civil war, betrayal and regicide.”
Of Cromwell, Cavaliers and Covenanters: Orkney Under Occupation
When Swans Choose to Fight not Rest
A study, by the University of Exeter and the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT), into the behaviour of mute and whooper swans revealed that they’d give up time they should be resting to quarrel over the best feeding spots.
The Archaeological Adventure Continues at Nunalleq
It is a 14th-18th century pre-contact Yup’ik village with exceptionally well-preserved organic remains.
July 12th Date For James Webb Space Telescope Images
Released one by one, these first images from the world’s largest and most powerful space telescope will demonstrate Webb at its full power as it begins its mission to unfold the infrared universe.
George and James McBeath: Merchants of Kirkwall
This is the story of how one son built upon his father’s pioneering business to make a great success in his own right.
Help Monitor The Ring of Brodgar With Your Photos
Monument Monitor is a citizen science project – visitors are asked to send in their images of the Ring of Brodgar and other sites across Scotland.
Civil Disobedience in Stromness: Alexander Graham
“the inhabitants of Stromness did resolve to assert their natural liberties and therefore did refuse any longer to submit to this imposition”
Orkney Energy Landscapes Project Published
A core part of the project was involving local people in exploring this theme and learning new skills.
Sgathaich: X The Unknown
“X The Unknown is essentially a Quatermass movie but without being able to use Dr Quatermass. “
Vote of Confidence in Orbital O2 : Scottish National Investment Bank Supporting Innovation
The Scottish National Investment Bank is investing £4million in Orbital’s floating turbine, O2.
