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.
Kim Foden: Homecoming
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.
Joe Horrocks: A Little Monkey Puzzle
In this short film he talks about Edwin Harrold, the eccentric creator of Happy Valley, and his legacy. Both retain a special place in the hearts and minds of many Orcadians.
Simon Brodie: The Veterans’ Breakfast
In this short film for The Orcadian Stories series, Simon explains how the informal club came into being, and the benefits it brings to its members.
New Look to Science Festival
Sir Ernest Shackleton in a small boat to seek rescue for his crew. Just one of many stories to be covered in the 2022 Orkney International Science Festival Image credit: prob Frank Hurley, the expedition’s photographer
Orcadian Stories #YS2022
The Orkney News is very pleased to announce that as part of Scotland’s Year of Stories we have been awarded funding to make a series of short films highlighting stories from Orkney.
