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Rebel Orkney - tales of insurrection from Orcadian history, available from all good booksellers now.
A Gude Cause Maks A Strong Erm - the animated story of the Orcadian Woman's Suffrage Society
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Success of Orkney Science Research of the European Lobster

By theorkneynews on August 15, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Marine scientists in Orkney  have successfully trialled a new method for investigating the fertility of the European lobster, one of the country’s most valuable catches.

The Big Climate Conversation in Orkney

By theorkneynews on August 15, 2019 • ( 3 Comments )

“You are here because you believe climate change is a big issue.”

Ancient Astronomy and the Sighthill Stone Circle

By theorkneynews on August 15, 2019 • ( 5 Comments )

For at least two thousand years, and ending more than three thousand years ago, the British Isles supported one of the most advanced ‘colleges’ of astronomers in the ancient world.

St Magnus Way Egilsay Walk

By theorkneynews on August 15, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

On Saturday 17th of August the St Magnus Way Group invites anyone interested  to join them for the latest of their free guided walks.

(Assistant) Fishery Officer (modern apprentice) Job Based in Kirkwall

By theorkneynews on August 15, 2019 • ( 1 Comment )
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Applicants must be unemployed or contracted to work 16 hours or less a week.

All the Action from the Parish Cup Final (1)

By theorkneynews on August 15, 2019 • ( 1 Comment )

Noel Donaldson has captured all the grit, determination and excitement of the Parish Cup Final 2019.

Poetry Corner

By helenarmet on August 14, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Here is a beautiful poem about eyes to mark the date of the opening of the first eye hospital in US, with a little added info about the first one in the UK

Helen’s Home Cooking:Video and Recipe for Mince, Neeps n’ Tatties

By helenarmet on August 14, 2019 • ( 10 Comments )

Going right back to basics here with what is a Scottish staple, Mince, Neeps n Tatties.

Maree Todd: Growing Interest in Orkney for an Independent Scotland

By theorkneynews on August 14, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

There is growing interest in the case for independence among islanders who attended the agricultural showcases, reflecting the mood across Scotland right now.

Sgathaich: Final Fantasy 14 Shadowbringers

By sgathaich0 on August 14, 2019 • ( 1 Comment )

The opening arc of the game shows just how doomed this world is. Some people choose to await lives of slavery as they feel there is no other option while others are attacked and transformed

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