Whit’s on this weekend?

Stromness Museum — Summer Exhibition

April 7, 2018 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Last weekend saw Stromness Museum open their summer exhibition, featuring some of the highlights of Orkney’s neolithic past. Skara Brae Rediscovered and Artefacts and Inspirations from the Ness of Brodgar will be on display at the museum until October.

Author and historian Gregor Lamb will be hosting a book signing and talk at the St Magnus Centre on Saturday evening.

Tractor Working Day

April 8, 2018

Orkney Vintage Club’s annual Tractor Working Day is set to take place this Sunday, at Crantit, St Ola, with field cultivation set to follow on April 15. For further details about this event, you can contact Steve Ross on 861434.

Art to Like @ Northlight

April 7, 2018 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

This Saturday sees Northlight Gallery in Stromness launch its Art to Like open exhibition — a mixed show of work from both well known and up-and-coming Orkney artists.

According to Cary Welling, who runs the Gallery, the aim of this show is to consolidate recognition of individual artists’ developing work and look forward to seeing more of it.

Art to Like is on show at Northlight until Wednesday, April 25.

Dounby Athletic Club — Quiz Night

April 6, 2018 7:30 pm

If you fancy a bit of healthy competition along with a supper, why not head along to Dounby Athletic Club’s Quiz Night, set to take place at the Smithfield Hotel tonight, Friday. Teams of 4 — £10.

Eating Out

April 6, 2018

If you fancy grabbing a bite for lunch or maybe even treating yourself to an evening meal, this weekend. There’s plenty of fine eateries to choose from.

In Kirkwall, the St Ola Hotel has recently launched their brand new menu, fresh with new recipes and packed full of their classic favourites too. Meanwhile, Lucano offers a fine selection of authentic Italian cuisine in a warm and welcoming atmosphere — Plus, did you know kids eat free all winter, including Easter holidays! The newly reopened West End Hotel will also be serving food for all the family throughout the weekend.

If it’s a light bit or a quick coffee you fancy, Trenabies Cafe Bistro will be open this Saturday 8.30am — 5.30pm, serving hot and cold beverages, food, and homebakes.

If you’re heading out west, why not stop in at Eviedale Bistro & Cafe, where a warm welcome awaits everyday from 12pm until 4pm. Or if east is your destination, why not treat yourself to a meal in the Sands Hotel, Burray?

If you fancy a wee catch up with friends — a cup of tea, a few home bakes, and maybe even a bargain or two — why not nip along to one or more of the coffee mornings or car boot sales on around the county, this weekend?

On Saturday morning, April 7, there will will be a coffee morning hosted by the Peedie Kirk URC on Palace Road, Kirkwall, with sales tables, raffles, bottle stalls, and bakes aplenty, starting at 10.30am.

Sunday looks to see a fine offering of bric-a-brac, jumble, clothers, and much more at the Cromarty Hall, St Margaret’s Hope for its Spring Extravaganza Sale, running from 11am until 4pm.