Photo by volunteer, Duncan McNeish.Today was a great start. After very detailed and fascinating induction, we were set to excavate.Our [...]

The day before the dig. Chris Andrews of Orkney Craft Vinegar pictured here strimming in advance of the excavations, which [...]

Mr John Ramwell, life member of The John Rae Society, has donated his entire collection of polar exploration books. This [...]

Andrew DivingOrkney’s John Rae Society’s Fundraising group had the bright idea of asking supporters to do special sponsored challenges to [...]

After hurting my back in February, I was forced to cease my sea swimming! then I fell off my brother’s [...]

The John Rae Society commissioned Simpson & Brown Architects and Heritage Consultants to produce a Conservation Maintenance Plan for the [...]

The John Rae Society is looking for someone to lead the press and publicity activities for the Society as we enter [...]

Cathy, the daughter of one of our Trustees Liz MacInally has taken part in the Great Kiltwalk and has raised [...]

Ian Waddell 1942 – 2021Ian Waddell Q.C. was due to give us a talk on the 5th May.Born in Glasgow, [...]