Tag: Orkney

Scottish International Storytelling Festival returns, with special events strand for George Mackay Brown

Entertainment

Wendy Brooking - September 21, 2021

SCOTTISH islanders have used their mobile phones to recreate a tale by one of the country's best-loved storytellers. Marking the centenary of George Mackay Brown's...

Stunning Orkney property that played prominent role in WW2 hits the market for the first time ever

News

Iona Young - September 10, 2021

A STUNNING Orkney property that played a prominent role in WW2 has hit the market for the first time ever. Oglaby located in Stromness, Orkney,...

Human remains found in ancient graves discovered to belong to Vikings

Community

Claire Lindsay - July 23, 2021

SCOTTISH archaeologists have begun post excavation work on an ancient Viking burial site after discovering human remains. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is funding a post...

A Library has announced the appointment of the role Orkney Scriever

Community

Maja Grantham - July 12, 2021

A ONE-year Scriever residency was created to celebrate the richness of the Orcadian dialect, acknowledging the islands as a stronghold for the Scots language. The National...

Orkney was voted Scotland’s best island in a survey

Business

Maja Grantham - May 28, 2021

ORKNEY, with its neolithic sites and panoramic views, has been named the best Scottish island, according to a survey. While Scotland’s waters are home to...

Scottish shop local gift card scheme saw £1.9 million spent in 2020

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guest_deadline - January 29, 2021

Scottish fintech Miconex has revealed that over £1.9 million was spent through its Town and City Gift Card programmes in 2020. Showing that consumers are...

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