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Innovation · OrkneyOpened in 2018 as a multi-million-pound joint venture between Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and Orkney Islands Council (OIC), ORIC acts as a hub for world leading research and innovation work in the islands. The 3.75-acre campus, created through redevelopment of the former Stromness Academy and Stromness Primary buildings, is home to a wide range of clean energy and low-carbon expertise, including the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC…See the Story
New ownership arrangements for Orkney Research and Innovation Campus
Finstown · FinstownThe developments are well ahead to build temporary accommodation units on the outskirts of Finstown for the hundreds of workers needed to complete the work on the substation and associated projects. It is part of Project 30 which will connect up renewables generated across Orkney to the National Grid via an additional subsea cable. Warnings […]See the Story
Helipad Answer to Orkney’s Transport Problems
Orkney · OrkneyGravestones don’t just mark the end—they whisper stories of life, faith and hope. Inside the red sandstone walls of St Magnus Cathedral, you’ll find more than a final resting place. You’ll find dancing skeletons, grinning skulls and symbolic carvings chiselled centuries ago. These striking images aren’t just morbid musings from the past. They’re deeply meaningful symbols from the 1600s, revealing how people viewed life, death and the world beyon…See the Story
Skulls and Skeletons Speak of Life Beyond Death at St Magnus
Orkney · OrkneyFulmar with Golden Raindrops by Nicki Gwynn-Jones. A midwinter snap of an Orkney seabird has topped a prestigious photography competition. Keen photographer and Orkney resident, Nicki Gwynn-Jones won the Scottish Nature Photography Awards 2024 for her image Fulmar with Golden Raindrops. Described as a “fantastic image” and “beautifully composed” the judges were impressed with Nicki’s photograph, taken in Birsay last November. Nicki described how…See the Story
Image of Orkney seabird tops national photography competition
Stromness · StromnessWe’re hosting an event at the Stromness Museum on Saturday, April 5, to gather information on energy heritage sites. The post Contribute to Orkney’s energy story at Stromness drop-in event! appeared first on Archaeology Orkney.See the Story
Contribute to Orkney’s energy story at Stromness drop-in event! - Archaeology Orkney
Orkney · OrkneyEach year, March 30th National Pencil Day honors the writing utensil that has done more than just teach millions the alphabet and draw straight lines. It’s also helped win wars and enabled amazing art.
1500s – A large reserve of graphite is discovered in England, which is extremely solid and can be carved into sticks. 1560 – An Italian couple creates pencils that look almost like modern wood-encased carpentry pencils 1662 – A new form of pencil…See the Story
The Pencil With An Attached Eraser Was Created In 1858 Almost 200 Years After The Pencil
Orkney · OrkneyA nalysis of a reliquary box long believed to house the remains of Magnus Erlendsson, Earl of Orkney in 1106-1117, has confirmed that the container is contemporary with the saint. The story of Magnus’ execution (following a power struggle with his cousin and co-ruler Haakon Paulsson) is told in three Norse sagas: Orkneyinga saga, Magnús…See the Story