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The Martyrdom of Magnus

By theorkneynews on September 2, 2018 • ( 1 Comment )

At each stage of their pilgrimage the story teller had recounted another part of the life of this quiet son of Earl Erlend who was to become Orkney’s saint.

Cruise Liners in Kirkwall Bay

By Kenny on September 1, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

Here are a few photos of the Cruise Liners visiting Kirkwall Bay this week.    

Primitive Sheep in Orkney

By helenarmet on September 1, 2018 • ( 4 Comments )

Maintaining Primitive Sheep stocks is an necessity, Jane Cooper and her 56 sheep are helping to do just that.

Right Advice, Right Home and Right Support for Older People

By theorkneynews on September 1, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

An older people’s framework is to be developed by the Scottish Government to “tackle barriers to independent living for older people and promote older people’s rights and equality.”

The Ness in Pictures – looking a bit different!

By theorkneynews on September 1, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

It’s a view of the Ness excavations that most folk don’t see

Oceanallover Return for the Orkney Science Festival with Orographic

By theorkneynews on September 1, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

Orographic is a performance work inspired by radical landscape and in particular inspirational landforms.

Noel Donaldson: Wave Power

By theorkneynews on September 1, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

To contact Noel e:mail nwicker60@btinternet.com

More Abattoirs Needed to Save Protected Food Names

By helenarmet on August 31, 2018 • ( 6 Comments )
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Scotland’s and Orkney’s name for quality is good for business.

Can I Hear You?

By helenarmet on August 31, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

On Saturday we went along to the National Deaf and the Orkney Deaf Children’s Societies event, here is a review of what was on offer.

Best Friends: A short story

By theorkneynews on August 31, 2018 • ( 8 Comments )

“Shelley knew that the gardeners loved their plants and soon her friend would be as good as new. “

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