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The Orkney Image Library contains images and anecdotes about the area. There are 12370 pictures and 23620 comments on the site for you to browse through.
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Scapa Distillery staff
Further to picture #28756 here is another obviously taken at the same time of Scapa Distillery staff. I've just realised George Cowie is seated at the centre and I wonder if the occasion could have been his retirement.
Further to picture #28756 here is another obviously taken at the same time of Scapa Distillery staff. I've just realised George Cowie is seated at the centre and I wonder if the occasion could have been his retirement.
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