Willie from The Simpsons is from Orkney?

The hard-drinking, hard-fighting Springfield resident with the bright red beard, Groundskeeper Willie from The Simpsons is from Orkney - if this article from the BBC is to be believed.He will … [Read more...]



Experience Orkney’s Churchill Barriers

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What better way to enjoy the journey over the Churchill Barriers in Orkney, than by motorbike.The Churchill Barriers were constructed by Italian POW's during World War II and now form an important … [Read more...]



Painting by AR Woods found in Canada arrives in Orkney

A painting by AR Woods, found in a box of junk at an auction in Canada, has arrived safely in Orkney as the hunt for the mystery Ness Battery artist continues.A campaign to find more about a large … [Read more...]



Orkney Island’s dark ale is best in the world

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Already judged Europe’s best, the 10 per cent speciality Dark Island Reserve ale from Orkney Brewery beat off stiff competition to take the global “strong dark, dark ale” title in the World Beer … [Read more...]



Papdale Woods new lease of life

Pupils from Orkney KGS at Papdale woods

The long term health of the Papdale Woods is being boosted with help from Pupils of Kirkwall Grammar Sschool.Assisted by the Orkney Woodlands Project, a group of S3 pupils will be planting around … [Read more...]



Churchill Barriers under new ownership

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The Churchill Barriers that link the southern islands of Orkney have been purchased by Orkney Islands Council.Built during World War two as a defence against submarine attack following the … [Read more...]



Orkney Botanist Exhibition at Stromness Museum

James Sinclair Orkney Botanist

A winter exhibition opening this month will celebrate Stromness Museum's roots as the Orkney Natural History Society. ‘James Sinclair, the Botanist from the Bu’ celebrates the life a Hoy man whose … [Read more...]



Stenness reveals new archaeology

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Orkney Archaeologists may have discovered one of the largest stone circles in Britain.A report in the New Scotsman on 9th October announced findings from Seismic images taken in the Loch of … [Read more...]



Royal Australian Navy to visit Scapa Flow

Scapa Flow, Orkney

The Royal Australian Navy are to present Orkney with a picture of HMAS Australia leading the surrendered German fleet into Scapa Flow in 1918. This visit forms part of the Royal Australian Navy … [Read more...]



Batty goings on in Orkney

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Do bats really bide in belfries? Why do bats “buzz” biting beasties? How many sorts of bat are there in Orkney and what do they make of Orkney's blustery weather and short summer nights?Have … [Read more...]



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