Friday 12th May.The crickets were rasping their legs together to make that luxurious sound. If they were to kick-harder, it would be even more exotic!...
Dear Guests, The John Rae Society is delighted to invite you and another to the launch of The Orkney Brewery’s brand-new Long Strides beer. This...
Sigrid and I are preparing to go to France for a month soon. I will miss the open Orkney Ocean for something a little more...
Frankie and Pearl Sinclair came to the Hall of Clestrain on one of our open days. They said they had a fireplace in their house...
In April 2021 I began an email correspondence with JRS member, Glenn Munro, following the death of Ian Waddell. Glenn was a great help to...
Our £150k ‘Road to the Arctic’ fundraising campaign will kick-start the building of the proposed John Rae Arctic Centre. We are delighted to announce the...
26th Feb. The 59 degrees North Orkney Adventure Kayaking van was there. Eager kayakers launching off onto a sea of surf and waves. A dog...
Speaking during a debate in the Scottish Parliament on Arctic Connections, Mr Halcro Johnston, a member of the society, highlighted Rae’s achievements, as well as...
8th February. A brilliant red sunrise, with the Shepherd’s Warning! The wind getting up, the sea a bit rough, but a wonderful view from Aikerness...
Three of the four editors of this book will examine some of the private correspondence of the officers and sailors who set out in May...
Andrew Appleby, President of The John Rae Society, is doing a wild winter sponsored sea swim! This is to help the plans to restore The...
Fig.1 Highland Park Cheque Presentation Fig.2 Old New Year Celebrations at the Highland Park Shop Fig.3 Music Performance during the Celebration We were presented with...