How we see our landscapes through the use of maps is the theme of a fascinating exhibition in Orkney Library, Kirkwall.
Charting the Development of Maps
The Church in Stronsay Part 3
“This new church, manse and glebe was given the name of Mansefield and was only the second Secession Church to have its own place of worship in Orkney, Kirkwall being the first.”
Celebrating Scapa Flow
The National Transport Trust plaque will be unveiled on Friday 12th May (78th anniversary of the opening of the barriers) by two Vice -Presidents of the National Transport Trust, John Cameron and John Yellowlees.
The Marshall Islands
(Officially the Republic of the Marshall Islands) Today, 1 May, and every year since 1979, Marshall Islanders have celebrated the Independence Day of this Pacific state
‘The Spring is fresh and fearless’
Image by Mirran Hall. Words by Sara Teasdale
Trapped // The pursuit of happiness.
“A voyage of discovery to be as “well” as a chronically ill person can be”
Mr Potato Head #OnThisDay
On 30th of April 1952, Mr Potato Head, became the first toy to be advertised on American television.
Film Corner with Njal Heddle: Pearl (2022)
“It’s an age-old tale of escape and aspiring to greatness, just with the odd bit of stabbing and sex with a scarecrow. “
Mànran in May with Orkney Rocks! Choir
Have you got your tickets yet for Mànran who will be at The Orkney Theatre, Kirkwall on Saturday 6th May 2023 ?
Garden Corner: by Mirran Hall
“MIRTH, Spring, to linger in a garden fair,/ What more has earth to give?” – Hafiz
