“We were taken from the ore-bed and the mine”
Unloved at Lyness
“Remembering HMS Royal Oak 1939-2019” An Exhibition
As we approach the 80th Anniversary of the sinking of HMS Royal Oak, we visited The Orkney Museum’s exhibit of remembrance.
365 At The Gable End Theatre, Hoy
A fascinating project called 365: Stories and Music sees Aidan O’Rourke perform with pianist and harmonium player Kit Downes this Friday 11th October at the Gable End Theatre, Hoy, and the touring […]
The new power cables to Hoy
“Two subsea cables in the Pentland Firth supply electricity from the mainland to the Orkney Islands via the island of Hoy.”
Hoy and Walls Daily Living Aids Resource Centre Opens
Supporting people to continue to live independently and in their own home is what a new resource centre for Hoy and Walls is all about.
Hoy & Walls Resource Centre Opens
The Hoy and Walls Daily Living Aids Resource Centre will enable access to daily living aids
Work Starts on Scapa Flow Visitor Centre, Hoy
A turf cutting ceremony has taken place at Lyness, marking the start of work to restore and improve the Scapa Flow Museum.
Orkney Builders Awarded Lyness Museum Contract
“We look forward to working with the design team and client on this exciting and challenging contract.”
Make a Visit to Orkney’s World War II Sites
The sites are mainly free with a few having an admission charge and/or a tour offered.
Scapa Flow Visitor Centre and Museum – the Saga Continues
Anyone who has visited Hoy recently will have been dismayed at the lack of progress for the renovation of the Lyness Museum – aka Scapa Flow Visitor Centre and Museum.
