Eleanor Turner was secretary and administrator with the St. Magnus Festival from 1981-1986, as well as a singer with the Festival Chorus.
Eleanor Turner ‘A Small Cog’, St Magnus International Festival
George Rendall: ‘The Rive Gauche’, St Magnus International Festival
George is a former Treasurer and Chairman of the Festival, as well as occasional director and singer with the Nø Boys.
Norman Rushbrook: The Men In Black, St Magnus International Festival
Norman Rushbrook has been Lighting Manager with the St. Magnus Festival, since 1978.
The ‘positive and lasting impact’ of Scotland’s 2022 Year of Stories
“While the year may have ended, the story is far from over. Our hope is that businesses and events continue sharing their stories and visitors continue to be inspired by the places, people and cultures associated with them.” Cheryl Chapman, VisitScotland Development Manager
Great Turnout at February Veterans’ Breakfast
Thirty two veterans and their partners turned up for the February Breakfast meet up on Saturday 25th February at The Standing Stones Hotel, Stenness.
Orkney Veterans’ Breakfast Club celebrates its 6th birthday
To help the group celebrate this milestone, the 23 members who attended breakfast were joined by Liam McArthur MSP, and Les Donaldson, Depute Lord Lieutenant
Kim Foden: Homecoming
Orcadian Kim Foden traces the footsteps of her ancestor Magnus Twatt, who left Orkney to work for the Hudson’s Bay Company in Canada in the 18th Century.
Mhairi MacInnes: Keep Orkney Green and Attractive
Mhairi MacInnes speaks about the anti-uranium mining campaign which took place in Orkney in the late 1970s and early 80s.
Explore The Map of Stories
The series of newly-commissioned recordings are pinned onto the map for users to explore. The stories feature ancient myths, local histories, contemporary yarns and community folk tales.
Theophilus (Theo) Ogbhemhe: Clapping Hands
Theophilus (Theo) Ogbhemhe is a teacher of religious, moral and philosophical studies at Kirkwall Grammar School.
