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Cressida Bell and Nan Shepherd Come Together in Interior Hotel Design
Cressida Bell is a British designer specialising in textiles and interiors.
In an Orkney News exclusive she talks about her recent project for a Scottish Hotel: The Fife Arms
Arcadia Park Progress
The Arcadia Park project is now well under way as volunteers tackled more of the landscaping and planting work this weekend.
Poetry Corner: Sonnet to Lord Bothwell
On the 14th of April 1578,(?) James Hepburn, Earl of Bothwell, ( aka the Duke of Orkney) third husband of Mary, Queen of Scots, died at Dragsholm Castle in Denmark. (or did he?)
‘Community and Dementia: Creating Better Lives’ Orkney Conference in May
‘Community and Dementia: Creating Better Lives’ is coming to Orkney on the 7th 8th and 9th of May at the Pickaquoy, Kirkwall
The Pit & The Wasteland
“The Pit, is when you feel that you’re at the bottom of a deep pit – the sides are high, and trap you. It’s dark in the pit.”
Stenness and World Heritage Site Active Travel Public Consultation
The public consultation drop-in event is being held on Thursday 25th April 2.30-7.30pm at Stenness Community Centre.
St Margaret’s Hope: Take Time to Dander About
The Hope ( The Hup) is a delightful village with a lot going on so it would be a pity if visitors and locals alike just passed through it instead of taking the time to have a dander about.
Keep Easter Egg Treats Away From Dogs
Vets are reminding pet owners to keep chocolate and other sweet treats well out of paws’ reach, as eating even a small amount can be dangerous or even fatal.
Fundraising Champs Take on Etape Loch Ness for CLAN
Taking on Etape Loch Ness for the first time is Orkney-based Marty Flett and Aberdeen-based friend, Iain Stanger, who will be raising funds for CLAN Cancer Support.
