From the field at Bannockburn, a knight, clad in shining armour, rode with great haste, bringing the news of the victory to the north and onwards to the islands of Orkney.
The Orcadians Who Fought At Bannockburn
St Magnus Cathedral Graffiti Project
St Magnus Cathedral Graffiti Project leaflet launched
The Martyrdom of Magnus
At each stage of their pilgrimage the story teller had recounted another part of the life of this quiet son of Earl Erlend who was to become Orkney’s saint.
St Lucy from ‘behind the desk’…a Custodian’s view
“This simple ceremony takes only a few minutes, but it is strangely powerful; in the half light it is as if we are between worlds, suspended in time and space as Lucy weaves her magic.”
#FLOW Photofest At The Northlight Gallery
Two photographers, Mark Ferguson and Alan Savage, are sharing the windows at the Northlight Gallery, Stromness to show us some images of Flotta and St Magnus as part of FLOW Photofest.
Weather Forecast: Some warm sunshine, but haar at times
Brisk southeast winds. Maximum temperature 21 °C.
The Martyrdom of Magnus
At each stage of their pilgrimage the story teller had recounted another part of the life of this quiet son of Earl Erlend who was to become Orkney’s saint.
The Martyrdom of Magnus
At each stage of their pilgrimage the story teller had recounted another part of the life of this quiet son of Earl Erlend who was to become Orkney’s saint.
St Magnus: Connecting Orkney With Harris
An art installation based on George Mackay Brown’s cycle of poems ‘Tryst on Egilsay’ is to be opened on Saturday 1 June at St Clement’s Church, Rodel, Harris.
The Martyrdom of Magnus
At each stage of their pilgrimage the story teller had recounted another part of the life of this quiet son of Earl Erlend who was to become Orkney’s saint.
