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Rebel Orkney - tales of insurrection from Orcadian history, available from all good booksellers now.
A Gude Cause Maks A Strong Erm - the animated story of the Orcadian Woman's Suffrage Society
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#Covid Related Deaths 30th March 2023

By theorkneynews on March 30, 2023 • ( 1 Comment )
graphs showing the Deaths in Scotland from March 2020 where Covid was mentioned

There were 71 deaths involving COVID-19 (15 more than the previous week). 

UPDATED: Scottish Government 28 Appointments

By theorkneynews on March 30, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )
Head and shoulders shot of Humza Yousaf

The Scottish Government cabinet is made up of a series of Secretaries and working within their overall remit a list of Junior Ministers. There are 10 Cabinet Secretaries, including the First Minister and 18 Junior Ministers.

Weather Forecast: Orkney Mostly Dry & Bright

By theorkneynews on March 30, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )
The front of the World war 2 cinema at HMS Tern, Twatt, Orkney, now with glass windows in and repairs to the brick work

A milder day with lighter winds. Maximum temperature 11 °C.

Summer 2022: Significant Impact on Some UK Butterfly Species

By theorkneynews on March 30, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )
A chequered skipper butterfly resting with spread out winds on flowers

It’s not the first time butterflies have been affected by drought in the UK. The difference in 2022’s drought compared to 1976 is that nowadays most UK butterfly species are already in decline.

Positive Outlook for Orkney’s Tourism 2023

By theorkneynews on March 30, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )
View over Harray Loch with sun and hills of Hoy

Cheryl Chapman, VisitScotland Development Manager for Orkney has expressed some optimism about the islands tourism season this year.

Orkney Charities Reap Rewards of Recycling Return

By theorkneynews on March 30, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )
4 people holding the cheque for Employability Orkney L to R Alan Dundas, Jake Milway ,Ian Robertson, Carol Taylor, Employability Orkney

“Return & Recycle Orkney has made a really positive impact. As a charity we are focussed on getting people back into employment through our social enterprise Restart Orkney. ” Ian Robertson

A wee pleep, as they say in bonny Orkney.

By alecross1971 on March 29, 2023 • ( 1 Comment )

“Your name is kind of important to you. It’s your heritage. It’s your people. It’s who came before you. It’s your birthright. It’s your culture. It’s a big part of what and who we are.

Scottish Government Appointments Revealed

By theorkneynews on March 29, 2023 • ( 4 Comments )
Head and shoulders shot of Humza Yousaf

“The Cabinet team I have unveiled reflects the priorities that we will pursue as a government – including tackling child poverty, improving public services and building a fairer, greener economy.” FM Humza Yousaf

Weather Forecast: A few light showers. More persistent rain spreading north later

By theorkneynews on March 29, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )
a view across the sand and still water at Deerness

Southeasterly winds becoming strong this afternoon. Maximum temperature 8 °C.

Sgathaich: The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening

By sgathaich0 on March 29, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )
The Legend of Zelda Links Awakening with the egg on the top of a mountain 1993 1998

The game opens with Link on a raft in a storm, why? We do not know, but next we discover him on a beach as a woman finds him.

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