“Help us put Dr John Rae, one of Scotland’s greatest yet little-known Arctic explorers, firmly into the hall of fame where he belongs. “
Are You Ready For The John Rae Challenge???
Poetry Corner Ye Jacobites by Name
On the 17th September 1745 Edinburgh was occupied by the Jacobites under Charles Edward Stuart (aka the Young Pretender or Bonny Prince Charlie)
Between Islands – Shetland Dialect
The Between Islands project which like other events has had to adapt and share online has another film by Keiba Clubb on the subject of Shetland dialect.
Support for Student Carers in Scotland
The module will help college practitioners to better understand the challenges faced by many student carers and provides guidance on how to improve support for these students at college.
Orkney Group Urges Islanders To Join Action Supporting Refugees
The protest will be this Saturday, 19th September, at 12 noon.
‘Mask of Integrity’ Design Innovation Inspired by Viking Women
Clare Campbell of Prickly Thistle has teamed up with the Edinburgh based Institute of Occupational Medicine (IOM) to develop natural fibre reusable face mask.
Sgathaich: New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe
“To the surprise of no one, Peach has been captured, though you were there this time, and she wasn’t as much kidnapped as you got booted out the castle while Bowser and his kids take over”
Proposed Licensing of Short Term Lets
In May 2019 there were 22,100 Airbnb properties listed in Scotland but it is known that there are many more short term lets taking place.
In The Windows at Northlight: ‘Shell Shock and Foresight ‘
George Logan is showing images from Shell Shock and Foresight in the Northlight Gallery windows, Stromness.
Recycled Wool Reimagining Textiles
The fashion industry is increasingly the focus of ways to reduce waste. And now textile engineers are researching a wool like product that has fascinating properties.
