The Orkney Library and Archive has been exhibiting a wonderful collection of diaries spanning a breadth of 200 years.
Diaries Inspire Stromness Writers
Rescued Froglets Find New Home
These little frogs were rescued as frogspawn from a drying puddle
Manufacture of Straw Articles in Orkney: Part 2
Simmans: This is a strong straw rope formed of two cants twisted together and spun by hand alone.
Circles, lines, tales to tell and roads to travel.
the stories of stones, and people, and people picking up stones on their travels, and stones travelling with people.
Poetry Corner: Football Haiku
On this day, July 9th in 1867 Queens Park Football Club was formed, the first senior club in Scotland.
Phil’s Walk for Christine: Hay On Wye to Kington
Wàlk started at the river side and climbed steadily up the hill through the woods.
Phil’s Walk for Christine: Llanvihangel to Hay on Wye
Distance 16 miles
Pickie Centre Cafe Changeover
The counters have been totally revamped, Hot meals are now served directly from the counter like on the Hamnavoe.
Scotland: a Rising Star in the North
The Scottish Government, people living in Scotland, and Scots around the globe have to become advocates for Scotland.
Growing Gentrification Grumbles
objections raised to the outdoor tables and chairs being located on the paved areas have been mainly from a health and safety aspect.
