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Sunday 16 June 2013 Annual Outing This year we are visiting Shapinsay, leaving Kirkwall at 1130 and returning on the 1730 ferry. We will be having lunch at the Smithy (£6.50) and will be visiting David Holmes pottery and Balfour Castle (£10) in the afternoon. Bus provided but members responsible for their own ferry fares. If you would like more information e-mail secretary2012@orkneyfhs.co.uk. Names please as soon as possible but certainly before Friday 7 June. |
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The gravestones at all three graveyards have now been transcribed and are available in one booklet, see the Publications page.