Kirkwall had an ‘Electric Theatre’, in Junction Road
Christmas Past: Going to the movies (1913)
On the Search for Items from the Wreck of the Edenmore
Has Stronsay Lost All Its Marbles?
Funding Boost For Shapinsay Housing Project
“We are delighted to receive support from the Scottish Land Fund to purchase Balfour cottages. ” Davie Campbell, Project Manager, Shapinsay Development Trust
Ancient Orkney DNA in the News
The findings revealed that, contrary to popular belief, Orkney was much less insular than had long been assumed. Instead, the islands had experienced large-scale immigration during the Early Bronze Age, which, unusually, was found to have involved mainly women.
Rise in Plastic Nurdle Pollution Recorded in 2022
1,365 people took part including groups from 63 organisations.
‘Thrive’ Mental Health Wellbeing App For Young Farmers
A mental wellbeing app is being rolled out to young farmers in a pilot scheme to support young people in the Scottish agricultural industry.
Long #Covid Support Advice Line
“There are 180,000 people living with Long COVID in Scotland today and they desperately need services like this to help them get their lives back.” CHSS Interim Chief Executive Allan Cowie
Sgathaich: Lego Monkie Kid: A Hero Is Born
“A Lego series based on Journey to the west animated by the people who made Rise of the TMNT”
Simon Brodie: The Veterans’ Breakfast
In this short film for The Orcadian Stories series, Simon explains how the informal club came into being, and the benefits it brings to its members.
Rural Uplift Added to Improved Home Energy Scotland Grants
“The rural uplift, which will provide extra financial support for those who live in rural and island communities who often face increased costs for home improvements, is especially welcome.” Harry Mayers, Head of Home Energy Scotland
