We were pleased to welcome Daniel McNeil (ex Royal Artillery) and his girlfriend Charlotte Brook
‘My Little Symphony’ Beethoven #OnThisDay
On 27th of February 1814 Beethoven’s 8th Symphony in F premiered at a concert in the Redoutensaal, Vienna.
A Different Kind Of Rock Art – Part Four
“On the way to Inchnadamph Bone Caves, Assynt”
Orkney Stands With #Ukraine
The largest demonstration Orkney has possibly seen in decades took place today, 26th of February when ordinary Orcadians came out to show their solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
The Shame of Inaction in a Weary World: #IStandWithUkraine
A vigil is to be held in Orkney at 4pm today, 26th February, on the Green, St Magnus Cathedral. Details here: No War in Ukraine Vigil
Weather Forecast: Mainly dry with sunny spells. Breezy
it will be breezy with strong southerly winds. Maximum temperature 9 °C.
Delay to Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme
Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme which aims to increase recycling and reduce waste has been set back. The new date for the launch of the scheme will be from 16 August 2023.
John Ross Scott to Contest Kirkwall East for the Orkney Greens
“I have unfinished business to deal with, and in particular the need to bring about more transparency to its electorate and to attempt to eradicate the clique mentality that has dogged the council for years.”
Souvenirs – The Pirate John Gow’s boat tiller? Part 2
“When my parents bought the farm of Midgarth from the Tait family in 1948, one of the items left in the farmhouse was an intricately carved oak tiller just over a metre long “
When Suits Were ‘For Best’
“My family are Irish. Seamus Heaney is Irish, and many of the images he uses and ways of life he describes, are familiar to me.”