A series of events will take place in Orkney to commemorate the ending of the First World War in 1918 – “the war to end all wars”.
Orkney Commemorates #Armistice100
Bakes, Cuppas, Chats and Music !
The NC Administration students at Orkney College UHI are holding a charity fundraising event on Friday 23rd of November.
Worries Over Cuts to Funding for the Environment
“The Committee remains particularly concerned about the long-term impact of the decline in the research budget and the decline in the budget of SNH and Marine Scotland over recent years, and the impact of this on delivering key environmental, economic and health outcomes. “
Bernie Bell: Orkney Walks (with Stories) – Shapinsay Ingenuity – Auskerry Hospitality!
“To get to the Broch of Burroughstone, park, considerately, by the road, and follow a well-defined path through farmland, to the Broch. “
Orkney’s Second Film Festival Running Throughout November
Orkney’s second film festival opens on 01 November and will run for 24 days across 25 venues in 16 different islands and parishes.
Poetry Corner: Steamboats, Viaducts and Railways
On this day 14th of October in 1788 the first steamboat experiment was held on Dalswinton Loch, Dumfries and Galloway.
Book Week Orkney -19th to 25th November
The Scottish Book Trust (the national charity changing lives through reading and writing) will be delivering a range of events and activities across the Scotland during Book Week Scotland 2018.
24 Hour Renewable Electricity for Fair Isle
What is 3 miles long, 1 1/2 miles wide and now has all round renewable electricity for its 60 inhabitants?
Holm Sailing Club Pub Quiz
Sunday 4th November 7pm Commodore, Holm
Commemorating Freedom Fighter Frederick Douglass
“Right is of no sex, truth is of no color – God is the Father of Us All, and All We are Brethren.”
