An English Heritage blue plaque has been unvelied at 4 Lower Addison Gardens, Holland Park, London, is outside where John Rae, the Arctic explorer lived for 24 years, until his death in … [Read more...]
Dr John Rae, Explorer
November 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Orcadian, Dr. John Rae was an intrepid explorer whose important discoveries were met with indifference and even derision. Rae was born at the Hall of Clestrain in the parish of Orphir in Orkney, to … [Read more...]
Groatie Hoose, Kirkwall
May 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Within the high walls at the rear of Tankerness House, the home of the Orkney Museum, is the unusual building called the Groatie Hoose. Set as a focal point to the well manicured lawns and tended … [Read more...]
