Feeling cool in the occasionally strong northerly winds, these easing a little later. Maximum temperature 14 °C.
Weather Forecast: Becoming drier and brighter with sunny spells. Breezy.
Point of Ness Camping and Caravan Site Awarded Funding Boost
Orkney Islands Council (OIC) has been awarded £260,000 from the Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund (RTIF) administered through VisitScotland, to improve the Point of Ness Camping and Caravan Site.
Green/SNP Deal Must Commit to Rewilding
The Scottish Rewilding Alliance, is calling on the Scottish Greens to make the trial reintroduction of lynx and the widespread relocation of beavers a core part of any agreement they reach with the Scottish National Party.
“I’m thrilled to be participating in Orkney Pride.” Emma Roddick MSP, SNP
The MSP who was newly elected at the May Scottish Parliament elections will be on her first official trip to Orkney this weekend where she will attend Pride events in Kirkwall.
Stenness/Brodgar/20th June/2021
“Carrying on along the path by Harray Loch, and admiring the banks of Stocks in bloom….”
More Cases of #Covid Confirmed in Orkney
The cumulative total of positive Covid19 results recorded in Orkney now stands at 85.
Weather Forecast: Dull with rain and mist
Light winds at first but a strong northerly will develop in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 15 °C.
Aiming for More Diversity In SEPA Board
It is seeking applications for two new members. The new members would join SEPA’s board in January 2022.
“We have serious concerns that the methods used to categorise priority areas for the Levelling up Fund are badly flawed”
“the absence of Highland, Orkney and Shetland in the list of priority areas is baffling given the economic and social fragility of these places.” SIF
Stronsay Recent Bird Sightings
“Once again there have been a few unusual migrants in late May and early June, but which species we are likely to see is always impossible to guess.”
