“In September the same year Magnus hurt his ankle which became much swelled but was sent to set up a settlement in order to hunt food for Cumberland House. There he also carried out general carpenter’s work.”
Looking Up, in Kirkwall Part 3: Albert Street and Bridge Street
“And so, onto Albert Street, where we noticed the pleasing symmetry of the niches on the top story of the Bank of Scotland building, opposite another green plaque, commemorating Malcolm Laing, on the wall of The Tree Shop”
Poetry Corner: Call Me
Alexander Graham Bell was born at South Charlotte Street, Edinburgh on 3rd of March 1847.
Looking Up, in Kirkwall Part 2: Broad Street
“And so, we move into Broad street, where our first ‘port of call’ is Tankerness House, where we find a very worn, very old, carving over the doorway, and also another green plaque.”
Full Circle: An Orkney family reunited after 200 years Separated by distance and culture (Part 1)
“In 1771 Magnus entered the service of the Hudson’s Bay Company as a labourer and remained with the company for thirty years. At this time two thirds of the workforce of the company were Orkney men and I’m sure he would have known several men who had already signed up. “
Looking Up, in Kirkwall Part 1: Victoria Street
“We parked in the car park behind Bruce’s Stores, near the end of Victoria Street and cut through to the street. We turned right, and walked to where Union Street crosses Victoria Street, turned round, and …began…looking up.”
Celebrating International Women’s Day: The Orcadian Suffragists
As part of the events to celebrate International Women’s Day, The Orkney News’ short Animation ‘A Gude Cause Maks A Strong Erm’ will be showing at the Phoenix Cinema, Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall.
Poetry Corner: From a Railway Carriage
On February 24th 1923, the world famous steam train, the Flying Scotsman, went into service with LNER. It was the first train to run non-stop between London and Edinburgh, and also the first steam train to reach the speed of 100mph.
Consultation Launched on the Designation of Scapa Flow as an Historic Marine Protected Area (HMPA).
A consultation has been launched seeking views from the public on the designation of the Scapa Flow as an Historic Marine Protected Area (HMPA).
Poetry Corner: Croma
Poet James MacPherson died on 17th of February 1796.