“It was the first meal which we hadn’t prepared ourselves, for 7 months! The weekend – starts here!”
Poetry Corner: Lines Inspired By The Return Of The Peedie Chippie!
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 .
“significant discovery in Orkney” of Early Bronze Age Carved Stones
“This collaborative project with SSEN gives us the opportunity to examine an important prehistoric site that would otherwise not have been excavated.”
Binscarth Wood On An Autumn Day
“Leaves are falling, all around, time I was on my way……… “ – Ramble On – Led Zeppelin
Finstown Substation Approved
The application was approved on a vote of 10 to 4.
Inside The Hide at Cottascarth RSPB Reserve
“You can sit, and watch, and find some peace here. “
St Magnus Way Marker Stone and Display Board Unveiled at Finstown
The theme for this section of the Way is Forgiveness reflecting on whether Hakon was sorry for the murder of Magnus.
St Magnus Way: Finstown to Orphir
On Saturday 27th July at 10.00am at the Finstown Car Park there will be a short commissioning of the interpretation board
