The Blackening is a custom in Orkney, parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland.
An Orkney Faerie Story
“For ages an army of spirits, once so near, has been receding farther and farther from us, banished by the magic wand of science.” Sir James Frazer, The Scape Goat.
A Further Look Back at the Kirkwall Marches 2014
Noel Donaldson takes us back again to that glorious summer’s day in 2014 for the Kirkwall Riding of the Marches.
A Look Back: Riding of The Marches 2014
A look back with Noel Donaldson to the Kirkwall Riding of the Marches on a glorious day in 2014.
Wick RBLS Pipe Band Celebrates 100 Years
The bands marched to the market square.
Kirkwall’s Riding of The Marches 2019
Kirkwall’s Riding of The Marches took place on Sunday 11th of August.
Poetry Corner
The traditions of Christmas, in this case Mistletoe, here is a wee poem celebrating this most affectionate of berries.
Krauthausen, Germany Mai Traditions
The Orkney News roving reporter, Nick Morrison, is in Krauthausen, Germany where he brings us news of May celebrations there
Fishing Values: It’s About Much More Than Money
“For many fishermen, fishing is much more than a job- it is a way of life.. “
Helen’s Home Cooking
What can be nicer than a home made steak pie, quick and easy especially if made in advance. Happy New Year Everybody.