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First of the Westray industrial heritage surveys now online

The first of three ORCA industrial heritage surveys from Westray, looking at the Cornhouse, is now online.

By Sigurd TowrieFriday, October 10, 2025 (9:20am)Friday, October 10, 2025 (9:21am)
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Milling complex added to North Ronaldsay industrial heritage page

ORCA’s survey of Millhouse, North Ronaldsay, carried out as part of the From Peat Spade to Tangle Trade industrial heritage project, is now online.

By Sigurd TowrieTuesday, February 4, 2025 (11:51am)Tuesday, February 4, 2025 (11:51am)
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Surveying Shapinsay’s industrial heritage

The survey report on the Balfour Village gasometer, carried out as part of ORCA’s North Isles industrial heritage project.

By Sigurd TowrieTuesday, December 3, 2024 (10:57am)Thursday, December 5, 2024 (2:26pm)
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