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...]
Hangie Bay, Tankerness
April 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
There seems to be a consensus of opinion that the place where the bodies of the SS Noss Head were washed ashore is Hangie Bay. Hangie bay/geo is situated between Lea Taing and Rerwick Head in … [Read more...]
In search of A R Woods
March 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Following recent publicity, could the net be closing in on the WWII Ness Battery mural painter? A mysterious World War II mural at the Ness Gun Battery in Orkney, painted by A R Woods, has led … [Read more...]
Orkney Fish
February 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Orkney's clear oceans are teaming with life and it comes as no surprise that fish and shellfish make up a huge part of the Orcadian diet. Orkney seas Eat out in Orkney and you will find … [Read more...]
Orkney’s Soltice Lunar Eclipse
December 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A lunar eclipse on the winter solstice is a rare event that few will witness. The last lunar Solstice eclipse was 372 years ago. The Orcadian newspaper astronomer, John Vetterlein of Rousay, takes … [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...]
St. Magnus Cathedral
November 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A large part of the imposing and magnificent St. Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall has stood for over 850 years. In 1137, work started on this church built of red and yellow sandstone, to house the … [Read more...]
Banks Tomb Video Diary
November 9, 2010 By 1 Comment
Archaeologists have harnessed the power of YouTube to bring daily reports from the latest dig at Banks Tomb in South Ronaldsay. Join the Orkney Research Centre for Archaeology (ORCA) team, headed … [Read more...]
Stunning Bottle for a Special Malt
October 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Orkney's Highland Park distillery has unveiled the oldest ever island single malt whisky. 275 bottles of the 50 year old spirit have been produced and will launch exclusively to Harrods, before … [Read more...]
Where in Deerness is this?
Can anybody in Orkney help decipher the place listing on a death certificate? The following is written as the place where the bodies were found of 2 of the crewmen of the SS Noss Head which … [Read more...]