Rag Stones

A project in Orkney, UK by Howard Hardiman
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A story told through the stone structures of the small island of Sanday in Orkney
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Backers: 39
Average Daily Pledges: £73
Average Pledge Per Backer: £47

Funding: £1,832 of £2,000
Dates: Mar 9th -> Apr 6th (29 days)
Project By: Howard Hardiman
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Latest News

The Galloway Dyke

March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
The Galloway DykeJimmy drives me to the south end of the island, turning off the road for the ferry to the one that leads to Stove. Either side of us, the land rises - sandy terrain towards Warsetter and the speckle of heather on the hill towards... (Read More)

Over 80% Funded!

March 21st - via: kickstarter.com
80% there, much like this repair!I'm really pleased to say that, with 16 days to go, Rag Stones is now more than 75% funded. I'm delighted to add that I've been given a small grant from Creative Scotland for the project which, along with your... (Read More)

Cats and Stones

March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Bodach tiptoes the rag stones at the back of AironYesterday, near sunset, we were walking along the rocky western shore of Burness at the back of Airon and down towards Annie's Geo. The dogs love Annie's Geo, a cleft in the low cliffs which seems... (Read More)

Around Orkney Interview

March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
BBC Radio's Around OrkneyJimmy Walls and I spoke to Cameron at Radio Orkney about Rag Stones and about his long career as a dry stone dyker. Jimmy tells a fine story in the interview which is part of the book,  of how he got his first wage for... (Read More)

Day One: Off to a Great Start!

March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
The island is washed in a cool smudge of fog, blurring everything further than a field away, so I'm especially pleased to see such a clear reaction to the launch of this book. Thank you so much to everyone who's pledged, shared or liked the project... (Read More)

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