May 17th is Norwegian Constitution Day. Orkney’s links with Norway have remained strong to this day.
Norwegian Constitution Day
The Declaration of Arbroath
John Mowat writes about the background and impact of The Declaration of Arbroath
The Rising
“We, as Scotland, need to ask: what do we need to do? And is that achievable within the current political and constitutional framework?”
Lithuania Reinstates Its Independence: #OnThisDay
On 16th of February 1918 Lithuania reinstated its independence.
Emergency All Under One Banner March, Glasgow.
Today saw tens of thousands descend on Glasgow for an emergency march in light of December’s election result.
Grounds For Divorce
“Firstly, there is no hierarchy of courts. Parliament is answerable, equally, to every court in these lands.”
A Tale of Two Parliaments
“I’ve felt for some time that Scotland has two parliaments: one which broadly represents its best interests, and one whose raison d’etre is to work against them.”
Orkney’s Norwegian Constitution Day 2019
Why does Orkney celebrate Norwegian Constitution Day? John Mowat Secretary of the Orkney Norway Friendship Association explains the reasons for Norway’s Constitution Day and Orkney’s celebration of it.
Last Chance Saloon
Some thoughts on whisky…..
Thoughts on Being an Independent Part of a Collective
“It took a while for anyone to notice, then Prof. Colin Richards noticed, that the types of stone used at the Ring of Brodgar, were different, as you work your way round the circle. “
