“Orkney has the oldest public lending library in Scotland having been established in 1683”
Thinkin an Speerin Fur Wursels
Orkney Archive Recognised Nationally for its Valuable Service
Orkney Archive was the first local archive to be created outside Scotland’s major cities
The Scottish Suffragettes
Professor Pedersen of Robert Gordon’s University has been engaged in a year long project investigating ‘The Scottish Suffragettes’.
Drop In to the Orkney Archives
On Saturday 23rd September 2017 from 11am to 3pm there will be an opportunity to drop by the Orkney Archives in Kirkwall
Exploring Orkney Archives for Birsay’s Medieval Past
This week, 6th – 8th of September, will see another aspect of the research taking place
Scottish PEN at Orkney Library
The Scottish branch of PEN International, is a not-for-profit organisation that champions freedom of speech and literature across borders.
Diaries Inspire Stromness Writers
The Orkney Library and Archive has been exhibiting a wonderful collection of diaries spanning a breadth of 200 years.
World Book Day: Is It Still About Books?
World Book Day takes place again this year on 2nd March but has it lost its focus? Is it still about reading?
