” It is directly because of the feedback from islanders that we are changing our approach.” Mairi Gougeon Rural Affairs and Islands Secretary, in the Scottish Government
Listening to the Concerns of Islanders: Islands Bond Cancelled
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The Amazing Cochno Stone: Scottish Prehistoric Rock Art
Sketch by W. A. Donnelly (dated 1895) of the Cup & Ring marks on the Cochno Stone, West Dunbartonshire. Published by John Bruce in 1896 image via The Urban Prehistorian
Nature Restoration Fund 2022 Opens
“The Nature Restoration Fund will champion ambitious, high-value projects to protect and restore Scotland’s biodiversity on land and sea in the critical years ahead.” Mike Cantlay, NatureScot
Weather Forecast: Mainly dry and bright. A few afternoon showers.
Maximum temperature 16 °C
Doors Open at The Orkney News
From Friday 3rd September there will be a series of livestreams and short films posted across social media and on The Orkney News YouTube Channel.
Kirkwall Flower Festival 2022
Kirkwall Flower Arrangement Club never cease to amaze and they have done it again this year with a wonderful display in St Magnus Cathedral.
66 #Covid Related Deaths in Scotland: Weekly Update
Of the 66 deaths – Covid was the underlying cause of 42 of them. The number of excess deaths based on a 5 year average was 112 for that week.
Weather Forecast: Early rain, clearing to sunshine and showers later.
Maximum temperature 17 °C.
Travelling to Mars
The Artemis Project is the next step in human exploration and seeks to establish a human presence on the Moon. This is for future exploration to take humans to Mars.
Transporting Hydrogen To Where It Is Needed : EMEC’s Tube Trailers
“These trailers will help support a number of hydrogen projects on Orkney and help it continue to lead the way in Scotland’s emerging hydrogen sector.” Michael Matheson, Scottish Government
