What’s on in Orkney
“It is, therefore, important that we make sure that no one is left behind and recognise loneliness is an experience that can happen anywhere and for anyone. “
“I’ve been trying to think of what to write to acknowledge the 100 year anniversary of the birth of George MacKay Brown.”
The actions and legacies of those who left Scotland and travelled to the colonies of the British Empire during the 18th and 19th centuries will be discussed at a two-day online conference this week.
Orkney Mens Shed is now back in business at least as far as meetings are concerned.
Analysis suggests two young men left fingerprints on Ness of Brodgar pottery fragment
Work by Patty Boonstra will be on show in the windows of the Northlight Gallery ,Stromness for 3 weeks, starting Saturday 12th of June till Thursday 1st July.
A project exploring the past, present and future of energy production and its role in shaping the identity of islands communities has been relaunched and is looking for anyone interested in delving into Orkney’s energy heritage.
The summer exhibition ‘Beside the Ocean of Time: The Centenary of George Mackay Brown’ opens at the Orkney Museum, Tankerness House, Kirkwall on 12 June.
To mark World Ocean Day 2021, ‘Song of the Ocean’, will be launched at 2pm today.
Greener Orkney will be out and about this weekend at Scapa picking up litter and they could do with some extra helpers.
