The window of a former Orkney clothing shop is back in action with costumes this week. Aislin, Nyx...
Tag - OISF 2016
On Elephant Island
On 30 August 1916 the Shackleton expedition was rescued from Elephant Island, where they had spent...
Pulsars to porridge
Porridge and pulsars are combined in the life of Simon Rookyard, the World Porridge Making Champion...
Print it and make it!
It is a stormy November night in Moray, but a group of enthusiasts are carrying boxes of equipment...
The gene that cracked the cancer code
Researchers say that encouraging results are beginning to emerge from early trials of a new cancer...
Highlighting Orkney’s tidal power potential
Tidal power is a major opportunity for Orkney, with scope for substantial electricity export and...
Farming gin and vodka
When location, time and imagination come together, unique accomplishments are possible and this has...
The One Show’s scientist to open Festival
This year’s Orkney International Science Festival will open with a Zap! Or maybe a Crackle, or even...
Ice land to Jutland: stamps accompany Festival topics
Two of the topics in this year’s Orkney International Science Festival programme are also...