The John Rae Society
Building on the legacy of a legendary explorer John Rae, the Orkney man who befriended the Arctic, is one of our Great Scots, the society is preserving his memory, celebrating his achievements and restoring his reputation.
@stromnessmuseum.bsky.social
Stromness Museum is an independent museum based in Stromness, Orkney. We host special exhibitions and have a range of permanent galleries, welcoming visitors throughout the year.
@ashrouten.com
🧭 Adventure Journalist at ExplorersWeb 🗺️ Fellow of RGS ✍️ Bylines in Nat Geo UK, The Guardian, Sidetracked, Outside 🔬Research Fellow in Public Health, PhD 🌐 https://ashrouten.com 📬 https://ashrouten.substack.com
@addymanarchaeology.bsky.social
Professional buildings historians and archaeologists, led by Tom Addyman, #archaeology #heritage. Part of Simpson & Brown www.simpsonandbrown.co.uk/archaeology/ 77a Brunswick Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom EH7 5HS
@heritagenetwork.bsky.social
The Heritage Network (formerly Heritage Trust Network) is the UK's umbrella body for organisations that are rescuing, restoring and re-using historic buildings, structures and spaces. https://heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk
@nessofbrodgar.bsky.social
Ongoing project investigating a monumental Neolithic complex in Orkney, Scotland. www.nessofbrodgar.co.uk
@insuhi.bsky.social
We are internationally renowned for our innovative undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research programmes in Culture and Heritage, Orkney and Shetland Studies, Highlands and Islands Literature, Scottish Heritage, Viking Studies and Island Studies.
@archsoundscapes.bsky.social
Lecturer in Archaeology at UHI. Sound, Antlers, Craft & Masks in Early European Prehistory. Based in Orkney.
@twigtechnology.bsky.social
Australian archaeologist, PhD, obsessed with tool-using animals. Steward at Skara Brae, Orkney. I write about creative critters at http://twig.technology 🐒🦦🐙🐦⬛🐝🕷️🦧🐴🐠🪲🦜🐿️🐋🦀
@hugowhymark.bsky.social
Passion for prehistory! Flint and stone tools | 3D modelling | monuments | flintknapping | all things Orkney. Senior Curator of Prehistory (Palaeolithic to Neolithic), National Museums Scotland, Edinburgh
@siobhancookemiller.bsky.social
Curator of Archaeology at Orkney Museum. PhD in Viking/Late Norse Scotland/social zooarchaeology. Lecturer - Archaeology Institute UHI. Whelk!
@stevedudley.bsky.social
Birder #WestrayBirding | Orkney Bird Recorder | #birdingScotland #ukbirding #ornithology 🪶 | #TeamMoth | #wildlife #art | PUFC | MUFC | Pro-EU | ✊🏾🏳️🌈 ally Birding Gear and BirdWeather PUC Feeds
@storytellerfran.bsky.social
✨✨Lover of folklore, church history, stories, weird saints, cats, magic. Orkney dweller. ✨✨
@pastparticipate.bsky.social
Archaeology for You. We specialise in delivering high quality research-led heritage investigations with and for communities. Current project is Living Amongst the Sarsens (made possible with the National Lottery Heritage Fund).
@thirlwallassoc.bsky.social
Landscape architect | Author of RIBA published book "From Idea to Site" | Director of Thirlwall Associates | Expert Adviser to National Lottery Heritage Fund | Runs on tea
@josiefraser.bsky.social
Leading digital policy at the UK's National Lottery Heritage Fund
@alistairbrown.bsky.social
Head of Museums, Libraries and Archives Policy at the National Lottery Heritage Fund
@arcticworldarchive.bsky.social
World heritage repository inside the decommissioned "Gruve 3" on Svalbard.
@harleycowan.bsky.social
Hi! I’m Harley, a reformed architect and science-fluent, cultural heritage photographer. Spent some time making art in the Arctic and around old nuclear facilities. Ready to run off to sea on a tall ship (again). www.harleycowan.com
@ads-update.bsky.social
The Archaeology Data Service supports research, learning and teaching with high quality and dependable #digital resources and #digital #preservation for #archaeology and heritage 💾💻🏺 Based in the Department of Archaeology, University of York, UK.
@oxfordarchaeology.bsky.social
Passionate about uncovering history, committed to heritage. We’re a leading archaeology charity in the UK, trusted by partners and communities for over 50 years. Visit oxfordarchaeology.com for insights on our discoveries and projects.
@archhfund.org.uk
Helping communities across the UK to reuse and regenerate historic buildings, with grants, loans and advice. https://linktr.ee/ArchHFund
@sarahmay1.bsky.social
Heritage, Archaeologist, solidarity, she/her - hoping for more kindness, often anxious and sharp. Professionally garrulous. Living in Cardiff
@museumsassociation.org
Membership organisation and network for everyone working in museums and heritage 🤝 based in the UK 📍 museumsassociation.org
@amcarmichaelmp.bsky.social
Liberal Democrat MP for Orkney and Shetland. Chair of the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee. Promoted by A. Carmichael of 4 Clifton Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5DR.
@stmagnuscathedral.bsky.social
A twelfth-century cathedral built during Viking times in the beautiful Orkney Islands. https://www.orkneymuseums.co.uk/our-museums/st-magnus-cathedral/#:~:text=Welcome%20to%20St%20Magnus%20Cathedral&text=Built%20from%20local%20red%20and,of%20the%20Kingdom
@orkneyboreray.bsky.social
Our Community farms rare Orkney Boreray sheep for mutton/products & saving the breed Book, The Lost Flock, @chelseagreen orkneyboreray.com ++welfare, nature #agroecology Orkney, Scotland
@theorkneynews.bsky.social
An online independent media from the islands of Orkney. Not for profit company. https://theorkneynews.scot/
@orkneycom.bsky.social
Discover Orkney and find out all about life in our vibrant islands. www.orkney.com
@shetlandlibrary.bsky.social
Free, fun, informative and educational - public and school library services for Shetland. Further north than Orkney. 01595 743868 [email protected]
@oulibrary.bsky.social
The Open University (OU) Library enables OU students and staff around the world to access a world-class online library service. Visit www.open.ac.uk/library to get started. Starter Pack for OU (UK) staff here: https://go.bsky.app/UhqW8VR
@enuheritage.bsky.social
Home of Edinburgh Napier University's archives, rare books, and museum collections. See also @edinburghnapier.bsky.social and @enulibrary.bsky.social.
@nhmlibraryarchives.bsky.social
One of the finest collections of natural history literature, art and online resources. Come and research with us Tuesday - Thursday 10.00 - 16.00 (by appointment). linktr.ee/nhmlibraryarchives (Natural History Museum, London and Tring)
@oldtreasurymelb.bsky.social
One of Melbourne's finest 19th century buildings. This free museum showcases the history of Melbourne and Victoria. The OTB is located on the land of the Kulin Nations. We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians, past and present.
@natlibscot.bsky.social
Scotland’s living memory. If you can think of it, we probably have it.
@orkneylibrary.bsky.social
Books and Archives since 1683. Website: orkneylibrary.org.uk Linktree: linktr.ee/orkneylibrary
@bsky.app
official Bluesky account (check username👆) Bugs, feature requests, feedback: [email protected]