The Orkney weekend runs over the 9th and 10th of September. Here’s what’s on in Orkney and some of the events are online so you can access them wherever you live.
Doors Open 2023 ‘Living Heritage’
The Church in Stronsay – Part 4
On the left is Rev Claude Brownlie, his wife Louisa and three of their five children: William, Margaret and Claude. William joined the army with the Royal Scots and was killed in Gallipoli in 1915. On the right is Rev Brownlie in his later years
Apply for Orkney’s Covid Recovery Fund For Culture
Local heritage and arts organisations in Orkney are reminded that the council’s Covid Recovery Fund for Culture closes for applications at 5pm on Friday 9 June 2023.
Funding Boost Supporting Scotland’s Heritage
£3,566,935 has been awarded to 11 organisations throughout Scotland to support the work they do in promoting history and heritage.
Protecting Orkney’s Heritage
“Our sites across Orkney are hugely significant to our heritage, spanning 5,000 years of history and covering some of the most diverse sites in our care. It is really important that we do our best to preserve them for future generations and this programme of work is crucial to achieving that. ” Craig Mearns, Director of Operations at HES
The Islanders of Faray (Pharay), Orkney
The courage of the people of Faray is retold in the story of the trawler ‘Hope’ which broke its anchor chain and landed up on the Holm of Faray on Boxing Day 1908.
Share Your Views On Heritage
“We have a rich vibrant heritage in Scotland and it’s important that everyone has a chance to contribute to how we care for, protect and promote our historic environment for future generations to enjoy.” Neil Gray Culture Minister
A Day in Egilsay
“A Day in Egilsay” community event, will include heritage talks, discussions, and a walk on Saturday 10 September.
‘I Wanna Tell You A Story’
“Dr. Ragnhild Ljosland of the UHI Archaeology Institute is gathering together Orkney stories”
Interesting Events At Kilmartin Museum
Also, the popular guided walks through the monuments of Kilmartin Glen have re-started and will be held every Wednesday afternoon until 26th of October 2022.
