” Cooling to near-glacial climates was astonishingly rapid, on the order of a few decades at most. “
How Cold Was The Ice Age?
The findings could lead us to better understand how changes in our climate affects the planet.
Fair Isle Knitting : Between the Islands
Shetland film maker Keiba Clubb has made a delightful film about the world famous knitting from the island of Fair Isle.
Nick at the Science Festival- “As far as thought can reach”
“This year’s Orkney International Science Festival was started off by Professor Tom Stevenson. “
T’ings at Tingwall!
“We went to Tingwall, to take a picture of – The Ting”
Alison Sutherland ‘Rocks’
This amazing woman left behind not just the fond memories of those who knew her but stored inside her garage is an outstanding geological collection.
Book Now for the Reopening of Sport and Leisure in Orkney
From Monday 7 September Orkney Islands Councils Sport and Leisure Service will be taking bookings for their sport and leisure facilities ahead of their reopening during the week commencing 14 September.
Welcoming Visitors to Orkney’s Museums
Museums Galleries Scotland has launched an interactive map as part of its #MuseumsAreGo campaign showing which venues are open.
The Would Be Prince
Patrick Stewart, whose father Robert was the son of King James V and Euphemia Elphinstone, had inherited the title Earl of Orkney.
The Cherokee Nation Constitution #OnThisDay
On 6th of September 1839 the Cherokee Nation Constitution was ratified.