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In the Orkney Islands, there is a winter demon called the The Nuckelavee. TheMither o' the Sea, keeps hold of it for most of the year, but in winter, the Nuckelavee emerges from the sea, as a ferocious hybrid beast and harbinger of illness, drought and death.

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2022-12-16

Upon his arrival at Camelot, Gareth of Orkney has an encounter with Merlin.

The wizard tells him of the demands Arthur makes of his knights.

“The King / Will bind thee by such vows, as is a shame / A man should not be bound by, yet the which / No man can keep.”

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2022-12-12

SCOTTOBER DAY 8: Trow
Music loving little men of Shetland and Orkney. Their love of music drives them to kidnap musicians and force them to perform.

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2022-10-09

This is the Nuckelavee, a demonic, horse-like creature said to live in the seas surrounding the Orkney Islands. It's believed to be a malevolent, easily-angered creature, known to emit toxic vapours that poison crops and debilitate livestock.

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2022-09-09

Thanks to new for these great snaps from the opening night of 's solo show Northern Edgelands, inspired by the landscapes of northwest Scotland and the Orkneys. Catch it in til Sept 25
https://t.co/ANpL8Obj8D
📷Tommy Ga-Ken Wan

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2022-08-25

St Jobns Head, Hot, Orkney. O on paper 14x14cm

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2022-08-20

A good time for an 'August' picture & what could be more appropriate than WBG's 'August in Orkney' 1987, a reminder that this week the LAST CHANCE to see , 'Inspirational Journeys', until Sat 20/8. Also on is Laura Drever's fabulous show 'Teebro'. Not to missed!!

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2022-08-12

JANE MACNEILL | When Mountain Calls to Water
29 July - 20 August solo exhibition
https://t.co/CGT71gGazS

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2022-08-01

Evening skies. Also, I’ve run out of white and grey pastel. : almost too much light. Oil pastel on cartridge paper

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2022-05-28

A magical Orkney mermaid with a golden comb and petticoat tail. The illustration was created for Tom Muir’s tale ‘The Mermaid Bride’ as part of celebration of Scotland’s Click the link in the tweet below to read it…

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2022-05-03

This is a painting byJane Glue St Magnus Cathedral stained glass window Orkney. She also has a twin sister Judith who has an Orkney Site . Ive looked. The knitwear Is beautiful and Judith’s daughter also makes knitwear Annie Glue. Family businesses in Orkney

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2022-04-17

A day off from the book I am working on to play about with some memories of Orkney. I found Stenness particularly powerful, there is an intimacy to it and that charge that runs through you when you touch the stones is very strong... I am promised a sunrise there next time

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2022-04-11

**HEAD'S UP** Snow band stuck over Orkney this afternoon but shall pivot back south bringing snow to many northern mainland areas overnight tonight!

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2022-04-06

Orkney seabirds and puffins - join us at sea for speedsketching and painting holidays and workshops - https://t.co/e7nSP9r4ty

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2022-03-24