The two graduation ceremonies for Orkney’s University of the Highlands and Islands shared the same theme – a celebration of resilience.
Resilience & Diversity Celebrated at UHI Orkney Graduation
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New Position for Councillor Scott in Scottish Greens
“With so many new councillors – most of them young and enthusiastic – there is a need to better coordinate the work we do across Scotland linking with CoSLA and the Unions.” John Ross Scott
‘Elgin Reptiles’ Revealing Links With Pterosaurs
“This is another discovery which highlights Scotland’s important place in the global fossil record,”
#Covid in Scotland 13% Excess Deaths: Weekly Update
Of the 45 Covid related deaths registered in Scotland, in 18 Covid was the main cause.
Offshore Drilling Workers Back Strike Action
Over 300 offshore drilling and contract maintenance workers employed by Archer, Maersk, Transocean and Odfjell have backed strike action.
Weather Forecast: Windy with bright spells and blustery showers.
Fresh to strong southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 13 °C.
Future Ferries: A View From The Islands
Scotland has a complex mixture of ferries and providers – let’s look at Orkney.
A Clydesdale or a Ferguson – a matter of choice? Part 2
“My cousin, Jim Cooper from Cleat, was a few years older than me and seemed to have made the transition from horse to tractor with nary a thought, although he did occasionally speak fondly of some of his memories of the Cleat horses.”
#Covid Weekly Update Scotland: 12% Increase in Hospitalisations
On average 744 patients in hospital with COVID-19, a 12% increase from the previous week ending 25 September 2022 (664)
Weather Forecast: Early rain, then bright with occasional showers this afternoon.
Maximum temperature 12 °C.
