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Duncan Lunan – The Moon Landing

By theorkneynews on July 20, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Duncan Lunan who writes the popular astronomy features for The Orkney News was on BBC Radio Scotland on Friday.

Butterflies, Bees and Brodgar

By theorkneynews on July 19, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Even when the Ring of Brodgar is hotching with visitors you can still find places away from the madding crowds.

Find Out About Orkney’s Hydrogen Strategy

By theorkneynews on July 19, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Drop-in sessions  –  Stromness, Friday 19 July in the Warehouse Buildings from 13:30 – 16:00 and Kirkwall, in the Carnegie Room at the Orkney Library and Archive, Monday 22 July from 13:30 to 15:30.

Leading Archaeologist Professor Marc Oxenham Joins Aberdeen University

By theorkneynews on July 19, 2019 • ( 1 Comment )

“Marc is one of the world leaders in Osteoarchaeology and it is a real honour to host him and his project for four years at Aberdeen.”

Walking Your Dog Is Good For Your Heart

By theorkneynews on July 19, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

There are many good reasons why owning a pet can improve health and well-being but dog owners may be top of the league when it comes to heart health.

The Big Inflatables Are Out!

By theorkneynews on July 18, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

The Big Inflatables are out in the Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall.

Dramatic Rise in NHS Dental Registrations

By theorkneynews on July 18, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Local MSP Maree Todd, SNP , has welcomed the figures showing a dramatic increase in those registered with a dentist in Orkney. 

restartOrkney – A GOOD THING!

By theorkneynews on July 18, 2019 • ( 1 Comment )

The restartOrkney showroom/shop is at 62 Junction Road, in Kirkwall, across the road from the building which houses the Job Centre.

Cruise Ship Visitors Rate Kirkwall The Best

By theorkneynews on July 18, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

News From Orkney Islands Council. Orkney has once again topped the table for visitor satisfaction – with Kirkwall named Top Cruise Destination for Western Europe and the United Kingdom.

Poetry Corner:Yellow Submarine

By helenarmet on July 17, 2019 • ( 2 Comments )

Today in 1968 the movie Yellow Submarine premiered in London. Let’s all sing along…..

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