This interesting website belongs to one of our twitter followers. Woolgathering.org.uk is the home of The Woolgatherer, aka plumbum. Woolgathered concentrates largely upon the fibre habits of The … [Read more...]
The Westray Storm Witch
January 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The story of a storm raising witch is based upon historical fact and island myth. Janet Forsyth lived in Westray in the 17th century. In 1627, Janet dreamed that she saw her fisherman … [Read more...]
Orkney Ba’ Game
January 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
This Kirkwall Ba' Game is the traditional mass ball game also known as the Uppies and Doonies, played in the town's streets on Christmas Day and new Year's day, starting at 1300 GMT. The Uppies … [Read more...]
The Orkney Chair
September 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
It is rare to come accross a true craftsman, who is not only making traditional furniture from scratch but is preserving a piece of the Orkney heritage with passion and well researched … [Read more...]
Sports and pastimes on Orkney
September 2, 2009 By Leave a Comment
If you have a team, club or association in the Orkney Isles and would like to feature on this page, then just let us know via the "contact us" page. Athletics Badminton Orkney Badminton … [Read more...]
Orkney Flower Festival 2009
August 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Over the last 35 years the Kirkwall Flower Arrangement Club has created floral displays in St. Magnus Cathedral in aid of the restoration fund. In this 50th year, the club looks back over the … [Read more...]
