We have re-instated our annual draw! Tickets are £1 each and will be sent out to our members with the [...]

John Rae – Image courtesy of Stromness MuseumHelp us define the John Rae Spirit. Using the link below we want [...]

About three years ago the Orkney Adventure Scouts decided to rename themselves the John Rae Explorer Scouts. So inspired were [...]

Our President explains our aims to Sir Mark Jones of The Pilgrim TrustThe Pilgrim Trust supports the John Rae SocietyTrustees [...]

Despite wet weather on the Sunday morning, we had a good turnout over the two days and visitors were very [...]

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 [...]

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

James Chalmers former College lecturer and JRS member is attempting to row across the Rae Strait in his living room [...]