It was a privilege to speak to the great Michael Palin and discover why he is such a champion of the Orkney-born explorer, Dr John Rae, who was a trailblazer in the Victorian era, but fell foul of the establishment for telling the truth. Rae’s former home, Hall of Clestrain, is at risk of falling into disrepair. It should be preserved! #DrJohnRae #Orkney #SirMichaelPalin #JohnRaeSociety www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/6448060/sir-michael-palin-celebrates-john-rae-orkney/