Ken McGoogan’s fascinating talk took us through his quest to research and write about Dr John Rae
Birthday Celebrations for Dr John Rae
this year, the celebrations will cover a whole weekend, with events centred on the Hall of Clestrain.
Brief Encounter 10
“Whilst not being a Twitcher exactly, I do go out of my way to see anything unusual and to try to get a photo.”
Celebrating Dr John Rae’s Birthday
Over the weekend of 29th/30th September/1st October, The John Rae Society held some birthday celebrations for the man himself.
The Two Johns – A Personal Perspective
I initially joined the John Rae Society, for two reasons. The first reason being – I dislike injustice.
Wells & Springs of Orkney
“I’ve had a look at Orkney Brochs, Orkney Standing Stones, and Orkney Kirks, and now, I turn my thoughts, and my camera, to the wells and springs of Orkney.”
Dr John Rae: Arctic Explorer
a man who became a leading Arctic explorer and who also became embroiled in a Victorian scandal.