“I’ve listened to stories of near misses when trying to cross the busy road”
Letters: Traffic in Finstown ‘the main concern of residents’
Finstown Road Safety Consultation
The consultation is open until Monday 21st March.
Cuween Cairn – Wideford Hill
“it was a clear, sunny day in mid-October and we wanted to be somewhere up, to look about us – so combining Cuween and Wideford seemed like a good idea.”
Routes of Remembrance: Marine Norman Isbister
On 8th July 1944, Marine Norman Isbister died of injuries received from a road accident while based at HMS Proserpine, Hoy. He was only 21.
Mostly Snowdrops……
“It’s the time of year for Snowdrops – and Binscarth Woods, near Finstown – is the place to see them!
Finstown Festive Cheer
“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Everywhere you go “
Poetry Corner: Lines Inspired By The Return Of The Peedie Chippie!
“It was the first meal which we hadn’t prepared ourselves, for 7 months! The weekend – starts here!”
Recalling Memories of Maitland Place Finstown
I showed my pics of Maitland pier almost completely submerged during Storm Brendan to a friend , that unlocked some pages of Finstown history.
A look Around Mainland and the Linked South Isles After #StormBrendan
“The risk of severe flooding in some areas was very high, but we believe Orkney has come through this without any really serious flooding incidents.”
Orkney Men’s Shed Refused Planning Permission
Orkney Men’s Shed is stunned by the decision by Orkney Islands Council to refuse planning permission for installing a disabled toilet in their premises in Finstown .
