Many of the shops in Kirkwall have made quite a spooktacular effort to entice us to shop local.
#Halloween in Kirkwall
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The Right To Peaceful Skies?
“an international public forum to develop a new human right to protect the freedom to live without physical or psychological threat from above”
Sport and Physical Activity Crucial for the Nation’s Physical and Mental Health
Orkney school pupils felt healthier and happier after taking part in the Active Schools programme last year.
Shopping Locally: Supporting Businesses & Communities
“This £1 million fund, delivered by the Scottish Government, is an exciting opportunity for local projects and locally-based online businesses to support town centres and promote their local community. “
‘Conquered by No One’ : #1320 Declaration of Arbroath
A new book, ‘Conquered By No One’ exploring the untold stories of the Scots behind the document is available from Amazon.
Halloween Homestyle 2020
Scots have been requested to keep their Halloween fun in the home this year due to Covid 19.
Mysteriomorphidae: A Beetle from the Cretaceous
About a year ago, researchers found fossil specimens of beetles in an amber deposit in Myanmar.
Charge of the Light Brigade #OnThisDay
On October 25th 1854 The Charge of the Light Brigade took place during the Crimean War. It was a failed military action.
‘The Stromness Dinner’ by Peter Benson
“As it turned out, it is a book I could read. Those people are people I had an interest in. “
Mind on with your clocks
A wee reminder that clocks go back one hour at 2am
