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...]
Painting by A.R. Woods found
July 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Joan has been in touch, from Ontario in Canada, with details of a painting she thinks may be by the same painter as the mural at the Ness Gun Battery in Orkney. You may remember that towards … [Read more...]
Orkney in top 10 best places to live
December 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
In a the annual Bank of Scotland study, Orkney is rated amongst the top 10 best places to live. Among the criteria are; life expectancy, performance of schools, employment and climate. The Orkney … [Read more...]
Dennis Head Old Beacon restoration boost
March 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Dennis Head Old Beacon in Orkney is to receive £50,000 to help fund restoration work. This money will enable much-needed conservation work to continue on the project. Three other projects … [Read more...]
