On 21st of April, 1838, John Muir was born in Dunbar, Scotland.
Poetry Corner: Mountain Thoughts
theorkneynews
A woman of independent mind.
Bus Companies Failing to Clean up Their Fleet
Only £1 million has been spent out of a Scottish Government fund of £7.89million
Funding to Continue for EU Students in Scotland
“I would encourage anyone thinking about their education to consider coming to Scotland.”
Advice & Support for School Leavers
“Our website has been developed as a resource to help young people identify their next step after school whether that be further or higher education, an apprenticeship or going straight into employment. “
Warning Over Risk of Wildfires Over Easter Weekend
“We are appealing to people to take great care – it is crucial that people act safely and responsibly in rural environments and follow the countryside code.”
The Gin & Ice Cream Diet
” I was ready for the first ice cream of the season as my afters – Orkney Ice Cream, of course!”
Easter Weekend in Orkney
If you are looking for places to go in Orkney over the Easter weekend, or at any time, check out the pages of The Orkney News
Air Pollution & the Unborn Child
Exposure to air pollution is linked to babies’ growth during pregnancy, according to a new study by scientists at the University of Aberdeen.
Children’s groups and childminders in Orkney urged to update information
News from Orkney Islands Council
Clestrain at the Orkney Archive
On Saturday 27th April there will be a Research Day in the Archive Room, Orkney Library and Archive in Kirkwall from 10 am – 4 pm
