“Any patch of sunlight in a wood will show you something about the sun which you could never get from reading books on astronomy.” – C.S. Lewis
Walking Orkney: Around The Crantit Trail
A walk to skirt the town.
The Ship of Fools : New Gallery Opening
The Ship of Fools Gallery in Kirkwall’s Bridge Street will be formally launched on the evening of Wednesday 14 June with an opening celebration of the Summer Show from 5pm to 8pm.
Taking a Walking Tour of the Orkney Witchcraft Trials
Led by experienced tour guide Ragnhild Ljosland of Orkney Time Travel the walk took us through the streets of Kirkwall as we followed the stories of those who were accused.
Busy Kirkwall Lifeboat Sees 3 Launches in 1 Week
Kirkwall RNLI return back to the harbour to transfer casualty to ambulance. Image Credit: Kirkwall RNLI
Kirkwall RNLI Open Day Success
A cold wind and occasional rainfall did not dampen the spirits of islanders and visitors in supporting the Kirkwall RNLI open day at their lifeboat shed on Saturday 27th May.
Walking Orkney, Muddiesdale, Kirkwall
This short walk in Kirkwall has plenty for you to see and hear.
Open Day at Kirkwall RNLI
Kirkwall RNLI Lifeboat Station will be hosting an Open Day on Saturday 27 May, between 11am and 3pm.
Duncan McLean Steps Down as Chair of Kirkwall BID
“I remain an ardent supporter of BID, and look forward to participating in everything they do – as a shopkeeper rather than an organiser.” – Duncan McLean
A Not-So Peedie Puffin Makes Appearance
Taking time away from building its nest at Marwick is a slightly larger variety of puffin than Orkney’s birders are used to seeing.