Unique Orkney islands - a proud heritage and culture
What better way to enjoy the journey over the Churchill Barriers in Orkney, than by motorbike. The Churchill Barriers were constructed by Italian POW's during World War II and now form an important …
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A painting by AR Woods, found in a box of junk at an auction in Canada, has arrived safely in Orkney as the hunt for the mystery Ness Battery artist continues. A campaign to find more about a large …
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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 …
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 …
Over four years of research have led to the definitive book detailing the true story behind the little Italian chapel, built in Orkney during World War II. The Italian chapel created on the …
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The Orkney mainland is surrounded by a necklace of isles, some of which are uninhabited by man but offer a wealth of wildlife and heritage. Adventuring these isles can be habit forming as described …
