Welcome to Friends of Stoneworks Orkney
We are a charity based on the Orkney Islands established for the benefit of the local community.
John's Story
John Hamilton is the founder of Friends of Stoneworks Orkney and these are his words....
In late 2016, I had to resign from my job after witnessing an assault at a site I was working on. My ex boss and his son decided to make my life a misery because I refused to lie to the police for them.
In late 2019, I fell into a state of severe depression, to the stage I couldn't leave the house. The worst point of this happened after my tools were stolen, false allegations against me were made, I was punched in the head, and banned from half of Orkney. All because I did the right thing and went to court as a witness.
Suicide is real...
I decided enough was enough. I wanted to help people in Orkney who were struggling as I did and to get back into my work.
5 years later and I'm feeling a lot better...
Ann (Queen Ann) and I run the charity. It's thriving, the feature garden is taking shape, all thanks to the support we've received from near and far.
1950s Stone Replica Chevy Pickup
Built by John Hamilton (2019 - 2020). Now on display in John and Ann's garden at Strathaven, Sunnybank Road, Kirkwall, Orkney. KW15 1TP The garden can be found outside Kirkwall in a stunning area at the foot of Wideford Hill. The garden is open to visitors, showcasing John's work. If you enjoy your visit and have the means, please leave donation. Any amount received with gratitude.
For further information, please see the About page or to make enquiries and /or get directions, see the Contact page, using the buttons below or the main site menu, at the top of the page.
Would you like to donate a raffle prize?
We are happy to receive prize donations for the raffle. Prizes can be credited to an individual, a group, any organisation / business or something else. Prize donations will be announced during our Friday Night Live Streams, on our Facebook Feed and the website. Please get in touch to discuss.
Thank you for your support!