Archaeology, archives and anemometers – a look at Orkney’s energy landscapes
The Orkney Renewable Energy Forum (OREF) is hosting a talk by ORCA’s Dan Lee, in Kirkwall, tomorrow evening, October 3.
Category: Orkney Energy Landcapes
First phase of Energy Heritage Strategy project complete with report available to download
The first phase of a project to develop an Energy Heritage Strategy for Orkney has been completed, with the report now available to download.
Orkney Energy Landscapes report published and available to download
The final report for the Orkney Energy Landscapes project is now available to download.
Join Energy Landscapes project in Eday to explore the story of peat
The island of Eday is the venue for the final field event of the Orkney Energy Landscapes Project, which will explore the story of peat – from its environmental history to peat cutting and exporting from the island.
From Yesnaby to Blackhall – pictures from today’s ‘Uranium Walk’
A few photographs from today’s “Uranium Walk” led by ORCA’s Lifelong Learning and Outreach archaeologist Dan Lee and anthropologist Dr Richard Irvine from the University of St Andrews.
Dates set for next Orkney Energy Landscapes project events
On Saturday, August 21, a “Uranium Walk” will follow the route from Yesnaby, Sandwick, to Drydale farm, Kirbister, Stromness. This will be followed, on August 25, by a walk around the Flotta oil terminal and discuss the coming of oil and the changes in the Orcadian landscape.
Volunteer spaces available on Orkney Energy Landscapes recording days
The first event of the new Orkney Energy Landscapes project takes place next Saturday, June 26, at Burgar Hill in Orkney’s West Mainland.
Get involved in the relaunched Orkney Energy Landscapes project
A project exploring the past, present and future of energy production and its role in shaping the identity of islands communities has been relaunched and is looking for anyone interested in delving into Orkney’s energy heritage.
Explore the past, present and future of Orkney’s energy story
Orkney Research Centre for Archaeology based at Orkney College UHI is looking for volunteers to join the team undertaking the exciting new Orkney Energy Landscapes Project.
Orkney Research Centre for Archaeology receives ÂŁ10,000 National Lottery support for Orkney Energy Landscapes project
Orkney Research Centre for Archaeology (ORCA) based at Orkney College has received a grant of ÂŁ10,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for the Orkney Energy Landscapes Project.