Some brighter skies possible in the afternoon across Orkney. Maximum temperature 14 °C.
Weather Forecast: Cloudy. Occasional mist, drizzle and fog.
Weather Forecast: Cloudy start, but brightening up in the afternoon. Windy.
Fresh to strong westerly winds. Maximum temperature 17 °C.
Archaeologists Return To Rousay For Skaill Excavation
The dig runs on weekdays from July 5 until July 16. Visitors are welcome to visit the dig between 10am and 4pm.
Virtual Conference to Explore North East Scotland’s Colonial Connections
The actions and legacies of those who left Scotland and travelled to the colonies of the British Empire during the 18th and 19th centuries will be discussed at a two-day online conference this week.
Weather Forecast: Cloudy with some rain this morning, brighter afternoon.
Fresh westerly or southwesterly winds, becoming strong at times in afternoon. Maximum temperature 15 °C.
Thoughts On Structures Being More Than What The Eye Can See
” examples of the varied forms of re-use of structures and the materials they were made from.”
Reclaiming Our Land By Rob Gibson
“I believe that we are closer to reclaiming our land than ever before. Political will based on a wide consensus for change is now in play.” Rob Gibson
Swandro Never Gives Up!
The folk in charge of the dig at Swandro, Rousay, have reluctantly but sensibly decided that this year’s dig will have to be postponed until next year.
The Rousay Clearances: Exodus from the Egypt of the North #WorldBookDay
There are only a few copies left of the publication available to purchase which went with the recent exhibition “The Rousay Clearances: Exodus from the Egypt of the North. “
The Rousay Clearances Part 2
“Although I may have to leave the land, I am prepared to speak the truth, and will not be cowed by landlordism. I consider as Burns says – ‘a man’s a man for a’ that’” James Leonard
