Unique Orkney islands - a proud heritage and culture
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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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 are …
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