
Light mainly easterly winds. Maximum temperature 8 °C.
A woman of independent mind.
Light mainly easterly winds. Maximum temperature 8 °C.
There were 1,323 patients in hospital with COVID-19 which is a 17.0% increase from the previous week
Stenness has been identified as a possible site for a space satellite facility by experts.
Contrasting weather in March, photographs by Mirran Hall
The Lyrid meteor shower from the 1861 Comet Thatcher (not due back till 2283) peak on the night of 22nd-23rd April, and as the Moon sets early in the night there’s a better chance of seeing them.
The exhibition at The Northlight Gallery Stromness is open from 10.30 to 5pm, till Thursday 20th April
The withdrawal of the CalMac Service Mallaig, Oban and Lochboisdale in South Uist, from 5 April to 13 May was the subject of a heated exchange between MSPs from Scotland’s political parties and the new Junior Minister for Transport Kevin Stewart.
Rather cold. Maximum temperature 7 °C.
Orkney did not fall into line with Scotland and top spot for a boy was shared between Jack and Tommy. For girls born in Orkney, no name was chosen more than 3 times for a baby.
‘Hopeful Hearts for the Wrens’ by Vicki Beeby, is a light romantic novel set in Orkney and guaranteed to take your mind away from the cares of every day.