
“The Cairns is so very important archeologically.”
“The Cairns is so very important archeologically.”
When ‘Big Granny’ died in April this year from cancer, her 7 year old grandson, Luke, wanted to do something in her memory and to help others.
“This week (06 June) was the first week that we met, as a ‘proper’ Shed,”
We’re sorry to announce that, due to unforeseen circumstances, this summer’s excavation at The Cairns has been cancelled.
“at present I am more concerned as I am hearing more and more concerning reports about the planned transfer of Shetland Radar from NATs to HIAL, which is the forerunner to all Highlands and Islands airports becoming covered by Radar.” Rhoda Grant MSP
“the fear now is that the R100 programme will fall far short of delivering the universal coverage promised.” Liam McArthur MSP
The Orkney News is very pleased to announce that as part of Scotland’s Year of Stories we have been awarded funding to make a series of short films highlighting stories from Orkney.
The flag of the Independent Republic of Ireland has now been taken down where it was mistakenly flying as if that nation was still part of the UK.
The new exhibition to be held at the Northlight Gallery, Stromness on to Thursday 16th June is a celebration of works done by a local artist, Gloria Wallington O’Shea.
A display of flags to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s 70th jubilee has exposed a lack of knowledge in Orkney about the UK.