Orkney’s Andrew Appleby was one of 2000 attendees at the 2022 Arctic Assembly held in Reykjavík, Iceland on 13-16 October.
The John Rae Society at The Arctic Circle Assembly 2022
John Rae Society AGM
The John Rae Society AGM will be held on Wednesday, November 16th at 7.00 p.m.
Signed Copy of Erebus by Michael Palin among the Amazing Lots: Auction in Support of the John Rae Society
The lots including signed specialist books, original artworks, and a rare special edition Highland Park Whisky with the money raised going to support the work of The John Rae Society.
Celebrate the Birthday of Arctic Explorer Dr John Rae
Two public events are planned to mark the 209th birthday of Orphir-born Arctic Explorer John Rae on Friday September 30th
Polar Bears and Arctic Exploration: New Online Lectures From The John Rae Society
Three Arctic experts will speak via Zoom sharing their insights on various aspects of life in the extreme North.
‘Rae’s Welcome Home’ Royalties to go to JRS
The John Rae Society is to benefit from royalties from a new song.
‘Forgotten Hero’ Dr John Rae
Ken Stewart gives a talk on John Rae’s boyhood in Orkney, his medical training and work as a doctor, his Arctic expeditions and how he solved the two great remaining mysteries of the Arctic.
Celebrate The Birthday of Arctic Explorer Dr John Rae
An open invite has been extended to Orkney and the rest of the world to celebrate the life and deeds of John Rae on Thursday, 30th September at noon by the Society building a legacy to his name.
Visit The House of Arctic Explorer Dr John Rae #DoorsOpen
The John Rae Society will hold two Open Days on 18th and 19th September, from 10 am until 4pm each day.
Open Day at the Hall of Clestrain
The JRS will hold two Open Days, on 1st and 2nd August, from 10 am until 4.30pm each day.
