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Rebel Orkney - tales of insurrection from Orcadian history, available from all good booksellers now.
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‘Again it is September’

By theorkneynews on September 4, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )
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Again it is September! /It seems so strange that I who made no vows/Should sit here desolate this golden weather /And wistfully remember—

Weather Forecast: Cloudy and windy with some rain or drizzle

By theorkneynews on September 3, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )
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A mostly cloudy day with outbreaks of rain or drizzle, heavy at first. The rain becoming lighter and patchy through the afternoon, with some brighter spells for a time across Orkney, then for Shetland later. Strong southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 18 °C.

Book Review: Hugh Kolb, “Seven Stars, Ancient Astronomy and the English Public House”

By theorkneynews on September 3, 2023 • ( 2 Comments )

“The book begins with a history of brewing;  I did feel that more might have been made of the distinction between Real Ale and cask-conditioned beer, particularly since the CAMRA revolution is often quoted as the most successful consumer protest of modern times.  From there it goes on to a history of the public house”

Success of Scotland’s Gaming Industry

By theorkneynews on September 3, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )
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“Scotland is one of the world’s most important games development clusters. It’s home to world leading and successful studios, including Rockstar, as well as over 2,300 creative staff in 162 studios. ” Dr Richard Wilson OBE, TIGA CEO

Royal Mail Post Boxes #IsleofBute

By helenarmet on September 3, 2023 • ( 1 Comment )
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A celebration of our rural post boxes

Coronation of Richard the Lionheart #OnThisDay

By theorkneynews on September 3, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )
King Richard 1 of England at his coronation

The Jewish Dignitaries were attacked by the crowd of well wishers, or mob might be a better description. What happened next was horror upon horror as Jewish homes in London were attacked and set on fire. Those who did not die in the flames were slaughtered as they attempted to escape

Weather Forecast: Dry with sunny spells, but cloud increasing later

By theorkneynews on September 2, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )
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A dry and bright morning with some good spells of sunshine around. The sunshine becomes increasingly hazy through the afternoon as cloud thickens from the west. Freshening southerly winds. Maximum temperature 18 °C.

Schools & Nurseries Encouraged to take part in LEAF Outdoor Education Programme

By theorkneynews on September 2, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )
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LEAF, a programme from the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), advocates outdoor learning and hands-on experiences, resulting in pupils gaining a deeper and more involved understanding of the natural world.

Impossible Engineering? A Play with a Difference #OISF

By theorkneynews on September 2, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )
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Kit Laveri plays Goddess of the Wind Zephyra, who whisks engineers James Watt (Stuart Falconer) and Archimedes (Harrison MacNeill) through space and time to an offshore wind turbine. Much debate ensues with a live experiment for audience members to design and test their own floating wind turbine.

Walking Orkney: Orphir Coastal Path

By theorkneynews on September 2, 2023 • ( 1 Comment )
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Walking from the Bu to Breck.

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