Per Mare celebrations kick off in Stromness

Stromness Shopping week may have wound up for this year, but the events being held in the town continue this week with the Per Mare celebrations.

Five-days of events are being held from today, Monday, through to Friday, with today seeing street entertainment, a family treasure hunt and more.

The celebratory week will also see a variety of other events held, including a special Piers Day tomorrow, a visit to the town from the NLV Pole Star on Thursday and the unveiling of a special plaque on Friday.

The town’s Per Mare celebrations commemorate the town’s 200th years as a Burgh of Barony.