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The Strawplaiters of Orkney - poster for Book Week, book launch with Fiona Grahame 7pm Tue 14th Nov. 2023, exhibition at Northlight gallery in Stromness from 13-25th November, ending on Fair Saturday. Raising funds for ORSAS;.
Rebel Orkney - tales of insurrection from Orcadian history, available from all good booksellers now.
A Gude Cause Maks A Strong Erm - the animated story of the Orcadian Woman's Suffrage Society
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Retained = Retrained and the Community Asset Register

By theorkneynews on May 9, 2018 • ( 1 Comment )

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is on a recruitment drive across  Orkney

Sgathaich: Xenoblade Chronicles 2

By sgathaich0 on May 9, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )
Sgathaich, an old woman with long hair and wearing a crown

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a JRPG and sequel to the cult classic Wii game Xenoblade Chronicles. 

Unite Scotland: “RBS is Morally Bankrupt”

By theorkneynews on May 8, 2018 • ( 1 Comment )

“RBS is axing 52 branches and putting communities across Scotland to the sword in the name of profit.”

Letters: Orkney Needs An Energy Company

By theorkneynews on May 8, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )
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“I would propose that OIC sets up an Orkney energy company. “

Visit Norse Orkney: The Brough of Birsay

By theorkneynews on May 8, 2018 • ( 2 Comments )

The Brough of Birsay is a tidal island and contains the remains of a Norse settlement.

Viking blockships at Roskilde

By Martin Laird on May 8, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )
Reconstruction of a Viking longship, tarred and painted red, yellow, and blue. The Viking Ship museum in Roskilde is visible in the background.

These significant finds have been of great importance to modern understanding of traditional Nordic boat-building techniques.

Standards of Care for Hip Replacement Surgery: Scotland Leading the Way

By theorkneynews on May 8, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

Scotland is leading the way in the care it gives to those recovering from hip replacement surgery. 

Where The Wild Things Are

By theorkneynews on May 7, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

“The other evening, we looked out the window, and saw a bunny in the garden. “

Opportunities to Study Nursing with UHI

By theorkneynews on May 7, 2018 • ( 4 Comments )
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UHI runs  BSc nursing programmes in Inverness and Stornoway 

Green Councillor Celebrates 1st Year in OIC

By theorkneynews on May 7, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

“My election to Orkney Islands Council (OIC) was a proud moment for me and my family.”

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Churchill's Prisoners. The Italians in Orkney 1942-1944. James MacDonald
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