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Sue Dyke and Duncan McNeish drawing the West facing elevation of the step well to the Hall of Clestrain The drawing by Sue and Duncan....

Remember this? That lovely, well preserved turf line, where sheep may safely graze??? ….. Sorry, It was a huge piece of our own re-deposited turf!...

Our borrowed Theodolite from Neil Kermode. John Rae would have thoroughly approved of this marvelous piece of surveying equipment! Here we have seventeen-year-old Duncan McNeish...

Today was a great start. After very detailed and fascinating induction, we were set to excavate. Our fist area of excavation is round the West...

The day before the dig. Chris Andrews of Orkney Craft Vinegar pictured here strimming in advance of the excavations, which start tomorrow Monday 19th July 2021...

Mr John Ramwell, life member of The John Rae Society, has donated his entire collection of polar exploration books. This is a splendid library of...

Orkney’s John Rae Society’s Fundraising group had the bright idea of asking supporters to do special sponsored challenges to raise urgently needed funds for our...

After hurting my back in February, I was forced to cease my sea swimming! then I fell off my brother’s tricycle and bust a rib,...

The John Rae Society commissioned Simpson & Brown Architects and Heritage Consultants to produce a Conservation Maintenance Plan for the Hall of Clestrain. The purpose...

The John Rae Society is looking for someone to lead the press and publicity activities for the Society as we enter an exciting period in the...

Cathy, the daughter of one of our Trustees Liz MacInally has taken part in the Great Kiltwalk and has raised money for The John Rae...

Ian Waddell Q.C. was due to give us a talk on the 5th May. Born in Glasgow, Ian emigrated to Canada with his parents at...