“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.”
Is It A Whale? Is it a Walrus? Is It The Deepdale Monster?
Papa Westray RSPB Guided Walks
A visit to Papa Westray is always a delight even more so when you can book onto one of the RSPB guided walks.
Exhibition: ‘Beside the Ocean of Time’
Whether you are a scholar of GMBs work, someone who recalls him in Stromness, or an occasional reader of his books and poems, this exhibition will be of interest to you.
New Book: ‘Orkney: A Special Way of Life’
Launch: Monday 21 June 2021, 6pm. Virtual launch event, tickets via Eventbrite.
“We urgently need to see more support allocated to areas most in need” Liam McArthur MSP #Loneliness
“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. “
George MacKay Brown
“I’ve been trying to think of what to write to acknowledge the 100 year anniversary of the birth of George MacKay Brown.”
Virtual Conference to Explore North East Scotland’s Colonial Connections
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.
News From Orkney Mens Shed
Orkney Mens Shed is now back in business at least as far as meetings are concerned.
Neolithic Fingerprints At The Ness Of Brodgar!!!!
Analysis suggests two young men left fingerprints on Ness of Brodgar pottery fragment
‘Feeling Human, Human Feeling’ New Exhibition
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.
