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...]
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...]
Kirkwall lifeboat
May 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Officially established in 1972 ,the Kirkwall lifeboat station is a relatively recent addition to Scotland’s coastal rescue services. The first 30+ years have seen long and arduous rescues carried … [Read more...]
Camping and Hostels in Orkney
March 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Camping in Orkney can be a very rewarding experience, many campsites are near the shoreline and offer stunning views over the archipelago. Wild camping is also a right of passage in … [Read more...]
Stromness ‘Liberty’ Cannon
February 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Rusting at the edge of the sheltered harbour of Stromness is a cannon said to be a relic of the Anglo-American War. Trade routes and access to the vast grain fields of Canada became the trigger for … [Read more...]
