“The Islands of Orkney are well known for their beautiful scenery and varied wildlife, but they are also world famous for their sites of archaeological and historical interest.”
THE ORKNEY NEWS CHRISTMAS SHOPPING GUIDE!!!!
By Bernie Bell “Here are some suggestions, gleaned from previous items in The Orkney News:-“
Brochs and Beyond
“In the midst of great change they still need the security and comfort on calling on tradition.” Martin Carruthers Archaeology Institute Orkney College UHI
BROCHTOBERFEST! – 2019!!!
Orkney has more than its fair share of brochs (aka Iron Age Roundhouses). Some are in a fine state of repair, some, just grassy mounds in the landscape.
UPDATED Eday Islanders Campaign Against Proposed “industrial styled turbines”
The massive wind turbines will dominate the southern coast of Eday including Greentofts Bay and Malt Barn Sands home to a permanent seal colony and otters.
Eday Islanders Campaign Against Proposed “industrial styled turbines”
The area circled in red is where the application if successful will see massive wind turbines dominating the southern coast of Eday including Greentofts Bay and Malt Barn Sands home to a permanent seal colony and sea otters.
Walking Out From The House – Again……..
“We look across to Gairsay, once the home of Viking Sweyn Asleifsson, from where he headed out, rampaging. “
The OAS Review!
“The Review brings together articles about all kinds of aspects of archaeology, from all kinds of people.”
Week Five – One Day At A Time
“.The car went in for its M.O.T…..Mike cycled home. Normally, he’d get a taxi back…..these days, a taxi isn’t a good idea. Cycling was probably better for him anyway!”
Calling All Brochaholics!!!
“The exhibits were a good example of the ‘human’ side of archaeological excavations. “