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Orkney Distillery breaks new ground with first rum release - DRAM Scotland

Kirkwall · Kirkwall

Orkney Distillery breaks new ground with first rum release - DRAM Scotland

The Orkney Distillery is expanding its spirits range with the launch of its first rum. Man O’ Hoy, a spiced rum inspired by the dramatic sea stack with the same name off the coast of Hoy, will officially debut on 7 July. The Kirkwall-based distillery, known for its Kirkjuvagr gin range, has spent months developing the new expression. It uses locally grown Angelica Archangelica, grown in partnership with the Agronomy Institute at Orkney College, …Read Article

Damage at old hospital under investigation

Kirkwall · Kirkwall

Damage at old hospital under investigation

A fire exit, several windows and a CCTV camera have been damaged in an incident at the old Balfour Hospital. The vandalism occurred between 9.30am on Wednesday, June 18, and 3pm on Friday, June 27. Anyone with any information, or door bell footage, is asked to contact Kirkwall Police Station on 101 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. The post Damage at old hospital under investigation appeared first on The Orcadian Online.Read Article

Finishing line approaches for Arcadia Park fundraiser

Kirkwall · Kirkwall

Finishing line approaches for Arcadia Park fundraiser

Colin Miller is raising money for the upkeep of Arcadia Park, by walking 2,500 laps of the beloved green space. (Orkney Photographic) Kirkwall man Colin Miller is on track to complete his inspirational fundraising challenge for Arcadia Park one month early. By walking laps of the park, he has raised over £5,000 for the upkeep of the beloved green space, which has been a haven for Colin after he lost his eyesight in 2021. On June 1, he began walk…Read Article

#BookBench at Orkney Library

Image credit Christie Grahame. And just like that a wonderful BookBench appeared in the grounds of Orkney Library in Kirkwall. The BookBench Trail has been produced by Clan Cancer Support and Wild in Art. These beautiful art installations can be found from July – September 2025 across north-east Scotland, Moray, Orkney and Shetland. Each BookBench…Kirkwall · Kirkwall Read Article

Job vacancy - operations manager required for our new environmental archaeology facility - Archaeology Orkney

We are looking to recruit an operations manager for our planned environmental archaeology facility and laboratories located at UHI Orkney in Kirkwall. The post Job vacancy – operations manager required for our new environmental archaeology facility appeared first on Archaeology Orkney.Archaeology · Kirkwall Read Article

ADVERTORIAL - Squeezebox Marketplace

Calling all accordion lovers! We’re thrilled to be setting up a Squeezebox Marketplace pop-up shop in Orkney during the brilliant St Magnus Festival, 23-26 June. Come and browse: • A wide range of piano accordions • Cases, straps, reeds, and accessories • Expert, friendly advice – no pressure • Exclusive special offers only available during the festival! Whether you’re attending the piano accordion workshops with Karen Tweed and Karen Street or …Kirkwall · Kirkwall Read Article

£3k and counting raised for Arcadia Park

Colin Miller is raising money for the upkeep of Arcadia Park, by walking 2,500 laps of the beloved green space. (Orkney Photographic) A Kirkwall man who lost his vision four years ago is well under way with an inspirational fundraiser, walking the distance between Kirkwall and Land’s End — all within his beloved park. Colin Miller lost most of his sight in his right eye overnight in June 2020, and he was later diagnosed with a condition called N…Kirkwall · Kirkwall Read Article

Kindred Clothing Comes to Orkney with Locally Created Designs

Showcasing their sewing and design skills on Saturday 7 June at The Old Library, Laing St, Kirkwall, was a group of people who have been engaging in an innovative project, ‘Threading Connections.’ It’s part of the Kindred Clothing project, which began in Dundee. Recent taster sessions run in Orkney saw three local participants create a […]Kirkwall · Kirkwall Read Article

Police appeal to public to identify lorry driver

Efforts to identify a lorry driver, whose load caused damage to a van, are being by police. Officers are appealing for information regarding the incident, which saw a large skid (piece of wood) come off a lorry and strike a van. The incident took place at around 7.25am, January 18, on the A965 between Finstown and Kirkwall. Members of the public with any information regarding these events and identity of the person responsible, are urged to get …Kirkwall · Kirkwall Read Article

ADVERTORIAL - ST MAGNUS FESTIVAL

The post ADVERTORIAL – ST MAGNUS FESTIVAL appeared first on The Orcadian Online.Kirkwall · Kirkwall Read Article

Pupils investigate Neolithic decoration as part of KGS activities week

Bringing the Ness to Orkney schools - our education officer Katy has been working with pupils from Kirkwall Grammar School and Glaitness Primary.Kirkwall · Kirkwall Read Article

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