Orkney has seen industries come and industries go. Throughout all of this boom and bust the two sectors which have remained constant are farming and fishing.
The Future for Farming and Fishing in Orkney
Animating History
“The design of characters and locations were derived from period photos, and stylised to make some reference to the world of 20th century art”
Brexit Chaos Masks a UK in Long Term Terminal Decline
nearly half a million food parcels were distributed in Scotland last year.
Early 20thC Activism in Orkney
A Gude Cause Maks A Strong Erm is a short animated film telling the story of the Orcadian Woman’s Suffrage Society
“Well, here’s another nice mess you’ve gotten me into.”
This famous catch phrase from the 1930 film ‘Another Fine Mess’ pops into my mind on many an occasion and none more so than the daily lies we are subjected to by our elected politicians.
Fisheries After Brexit
As the prospect of a no deal Brexit , 29th of March, looms ever closer The Orkney News takes another look at fisheries.
The McNeills of Holm
For her work in the units in France and Salonika Mary was awarded the Médaille des Epidémies (en vermeil),The Order of St Sava and The Douseaus War Service Victory Medal.
Orkney: Living “Beside the Ocean of Time”
Orkney has always featured at the top of lifestyle surveys but how accurately do they reflect the real life of living in the islands?
Reading Beyond The Headlines
The Orkney News has no pay wall.
2003 – 2018 A Time of Change?
Scottish Government papers have now been released after the passing of a 15 year period
