Stromness set to be seen in new light

The main street of Stromness is set to be viewed in a new light as researchers embark on a 3D scan project.

A team from Robert Gordon University (RGU) will undertake laser scanning of the town’s historic and architecturally unique Victoria Street, capturing key points such as well-known building facades and the topography and layout.

The highly visual digital images will go on public display and the collected data could also be used to inform research activity related to the ambition of Orkney’s Local Development Plan.

Project lead, Professor Richard Laing from RGU’s Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment, commented: “The project will involve active community engagement through public outreach work with an exhibition and presentation to schools, colleges, and community heritage groups to achieve enhanced impact.

“The 3D scanning project will also have direct links to the Stromness Research and Innovation Campus development work while data collected during the course of this visit would be used in several planned research project applications relating to the Stromness area.”