The Westray Storm Witch
January 10, 2010 by admin
Filed under Featured, Myth & Legend
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 sweetheart, Benjamin Garrioch, perish at sea. The following day, Garrioch, and his colleagues set sail on their fishing expedition not heeding the [...]
The Orkney Chair
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 knowledge. The traditional Orkney Chair maker, Fraser Anderson creates a range of award winning traditional furniture, building on the legacy of the distinctive [...]
