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An exhibition showcasing “Treasures of Deerness” is currently running at St Ninian’s Kirk. The exhibition is curated by the Friends of St Ninian’s Kirk Committee. Deerness Treasures Past and Present, a response to a call-out for Deerness-related objects, is a truly community-led and focused initiative, containing many marvellous objects that not only combine rich local […] The post Deerness…
Police are seeking witnesses to vehicular vandalism in Stromness. A silver Seat Ibiza, parked at St Peter’s Park in the town, was damaged last weekend. The damage consisted of several scratch marks running along the driver’s side of the vehicle, which was parked unattended between mid-afternoon on Thursday, August 13, and the morning of Monday, […] The post Police appeal after car damaged appeared…
Orkney Islands Council’s (OIC) chief executive was not invited to meetings about his own “special leave,” The Orcadian can reveal. Doubts have emerged over whether the council is following national policy, which would require Oliver Reid to be involved in any proceedings against him. The decision to remove the chief executive seems to have been taken quickly […] The post EXCLUSIVE: OIC boss’s…
Orkney fundraising star Gregor Corse is in the running for another award, having made the JustGiving Rising Stars shortlist. The four-year-old captured hearts and minds across Orkney and beyond. Peedie Gregor, who was born with a neurological condition which affects his balance and mobility, completed 30 laps of his Kirkwall home each day for 30 […] The post Shortlisting for star fundraiser…
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Everything from chilis to cucumbers is being grown at UHI Orkney, as part of an innovative experiment in vertical farming. At a polycrub on campus, nine towers are being used to grow fruit, vegetables, and herbs that would never normally be found so fresh and tasty in Orkney. The Agronomy and Agriculture Institute, headed by […] The post Thai basil and Chinese cabbage thriving in Orkney appeared…
An Orphir couple have raised over £11,500 for a charity supporting the families of young patients at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Kerry Omand and lan Slater were inspired to walk 59km around the coastline of South Ronaldsay after the care they received when their little boy was hospitalised with a rare illness. Five-year-old Calum is making […] The post Couple raise over £11k for Archie Foundation…
A Ukrainian woman who feels she can never go home has found a sense of belonging in Orkney, after surviving the abject horrors of war. Snizhana Lys was 15 years old when Russia invaded her homeland, tearing families apart as innocent civilians were bombed out of their homes and subjected to torture and sexual abuse. […] The post Recalling the horrors of war and finding a home and sense of…
Police are seeking information following two separate road traffic incidents. A black VW Golf was reported driving carelessly on the on the A961 between Kirkwall and Holm around 11.30pm on July 21. And a vehicle reportedly collided with a Ford Kuga, in the Ayre Road car park, and failed to stop on August 8, between […] The post Police appeal after traffic incidents appeared first on The Orcadian…
It is a momentous weekend for Orkney Rugby Football Club, as the club marks 60 years of the oval ball game. A busy programme of celebrations on and off the pitch will take place to honour the club’s diamond jubilee. Tonight, Friday, will see the celebrations kick off, with a Presidents XV going toe-to-toe against […] The post Orkney Rugby Club’s big weekend celebrating 60 years old appeared first…
