Orcadian Column, 19 September 2024
“They are eating the dogs. They’re eating the cats. They’re eating the pets in Ohio”. I’ve reassured my springer spaniel, Gerry that these are simply the latest incoherent ramblings by Donald Trump.
19 Sep 2024
Orcadian Columns
Orcadian Column, 9 September 2024
I first saw Oasis in Lille, France in 1994 a couple of months after the release of their debut album, Definitely Maybe and was fortunate enough to repeat the trick a year later when the band performed at the small but hugely atmospheric Botanique venue.
5 Sep 2024
Orcadian Column, 25 July 2024
President Biden’s decision to withdraw from the presidential race came after weeks of speculation and mounting alarm in Democrat circles about the deterioration in the President’s cognitive abilities.
23 Jul 2024
Orcadian Column, 4 July 2024
With Sanday’s premature exit from the Parish Cup at the hands of Rendall last weekend, this column has no option but to turn its attention to the General Election which concludes with polling day this Thursday.
4 Jul 2024
Orcadian column, 27 June 2024
Few are the events or occasions in Orkney where Ken Amer is not to be found floating around the margins if not at the very centre.
27 Jun 2024
Orcadian Column, 20 June 2024
Well it didn’t take long for hope to turn to despair as Scotland got thumped 5-1 by hosts, Germany in the opening fixture of the Euro Championships.
20 Jun 2024