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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Plaque unveiled to Stromness sailors
August 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A plaque remembering the crew of the Rachel in 1786 has been unveiled in the Faroe Islands. Council Convener Stephen Hagan travelled to the Faroe Islandsto unveil a memorial plaque to twenty sailors … [Read more...]
Visit the Mull Head visitor centre
August 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Make the most of your visit to Mull Head by calling into the Mull Head information centre in this popular Orkney walking and wildlife area. The Centre which opened in 2008 features displays … [Read more...]
Neolithic life not so peaceful
April 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Studies of skulls of Neolithic men, women and children buried in Orkney’s Tomb of the Eagles, show a less peaceful life than previously thought. Orkneyjar, Archaeology News reports that, … [Read more...]
