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  Stone added to Skara Brae timeline to mark first man in space - One of Orkney’s most celebrated Neolithic sites is to commemorate a defining moment in the space race. April 10, 2008
  New history book focuses on day-to-day Orcadian life - A new book from the author of the highly-acclaimed The New History of Orkney is being launched in Kirkwall on April 11. Orkney Land and People, by W. P. L. Thomson, covers the period from the Viking age to the 20th century, focusing on the day-to-day life of ordinary Orcadian folk. April 3, 2008
  Historic Scotland announce "free weekend" dates - free entry to some of Orkney's best known monuments. March 26, 2008
  Centre for Nordic Studies Summer School 2008 - details available now. March 26, 2008
  Shetland historian delves into the pawning of the Northern Isles - Failed attempts by the Danish Crown to claim back Orkney and Shetland between 1549 and 1667 will be outlined at a talk in Shetland next week. Sept 11, 2007
  Sacred well continues to attract "pilgrims" April 29, 2007
  New centre for Nordic Studies in Kirkwall and details of 2007 Summer School on Orcadian culture March 14, 2007
  Author's return to placenames focuses on South Ronaldsay and Burray Nov 9, 2006
  New book explores Blaeu's Orkney and Shetland Sept 11, 2006
  Calendar project to promote Orkney's disappearing dialect Aug 24, 2006
  New book records Orkney's place in the world of the sagas July 27, 2006
  New genetic study seeks to create "the face of Orkney Apr 6, 2006
  Orkney plans to celebrate Saint Rognvald March 9, 2006
  Book set aims to breathe new life into Orkneyinga saga Feb 16, 2006
  Controversy continues over Orkney's flag Sept 30, 2005
  Masons dismiss Kirkwall Scroll Templar claims Feb 6, 2005
  Orkney Library launch for Gregor Lamb's Orcadiana Nov 20, 2004
  Hall of Clestrain selected for Restoration programme May 13, 2004
  Boat museum plans could see Hall of Clestrain renovated March 24, 2004
  First public appearance for Storer Clouston's surname history book Mar 6, 2004
  New life for Orkneyinga Saga Jan 7, 2004
  New book offers snapshot of seventeenth century Orkney life Oct 16, 2003
  Society of Antiquaries of Scotland archive online Oct 5, 2003
  Treasure trove of Orcadian lore goes online Aug 21, 2003
  Sea Change book revisits Iron Age conference Aug 14, 2003
  Kirkwall launch for book offering glimpse at life in 'Nor Wast' July 11, 2003
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