Industrial Heritage ORCA

Industrial heritage project summary available to download and a look at kelp in North Ronaldsay

An article from Margret Rorie on the keep industry in North Ronaldsay and link to the industrial heritage summary report.An article from Margaret Rorie on the 19th century kelp industry in North Ronaldsay and link to the industrial heritage project summary report.
Kelp burning in Orkney. (📷 Tom Kent)
Kelp burning in Orkney. (📷 Tom Kent)
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An article from Margaret Rorie on North Ronaldsay’s kelp industry and survey details of the kelp pits around the island’s pier have been added to the From Peat Spade to Tangle Trade pages.

The project summary report is now also available, It outlines industrial heritage in Orkney, the project’s aims, the site types, case studies and public engagement.

Click here to download.


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