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
December 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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...]
Orkney Island’s dark ale is best in the world
November 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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
November 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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
November 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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
October 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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
October 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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
October 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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
September 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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...]
