Hail pounded the old church roof as excited onlookers shuffled together on narrow pews. A hush descended as the master of ceremonies began her welcome…. my first Orkney Storytelling Festival event had begun. What followed can only be described Read more…
Orkney Farming Celebrations August is a very busy time for Orkney, not just thanks to summer visitors. This month is a peak time for another very important Orkney industry – farming. The Importance of farming Farming is Read more…
On this day 100 years ago, an event rocked the still waters of Scapa Flow. The story began after the horrors of the first world war. As the allies met to write the Treaty of Versailles, the German High Seas Read more…
Ich war sehr glücklich letzten Monat. Lily eine von meinen besten Freundinnen hat mich besucht. Sie hat über ihre Erlebnisse geschrieben. “ Besonders im Englischen ist der Begriff „Gemeinschaft“, oder besser gesagt „community“, momentan ein echtes Buzzwort. Er wird wie Read more…
Is Corrigall Farm Museum I love museums. I have been incredibly privileged to visit many in my short time on this planet. However, last week last week I may have visited the best museum ever? Honorary mentions To be fair Read more…