Brisk southeast winds. Maximum temperature 8 °C.
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A woman of independent mind.
“Every day that the UNCRC Bill is delayed is another day that children’s rights are not properly protected”
“One of the most serious failures of government is the number of children living in poverty” Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland, Bruce Adamson
Denize Lace ‘Heads Above Water’
In this short film she explains the Island Wellbeing Project and the particular challenges island residents have faced due to the Covid pandemic lockdowns, and the ongoing cost of living crisis.
Gaming Loot Boxes: A Gateway To Addiction Gambling
“Findings indicate that loot box purchasing represents an important marker of risk for gambling and problem gambling among people who play video games.” Sophie Coelho
Scotland’s 1921 Census Now Online
You can open an account on ScotlandsPeople and search the indexes free of charge unfortunately there are fees for viewing images from the census itself.
Possible Strike Action At Airports Over Festive Period
Eleven airports across the HIAL (Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd) Group may be hit by strike action across the festive period: Barra, Benbecula, Campbeltown, Dundee, Inverness, Islay, Kirkwall, Stornoway, Sumburgh, Tiree and Wick.
Weather Forecast: Orkney mainly dry today
Fresh south to southeasterly winds. Mild. Maximum temperature 10 °C.
2 UHI Archaeology Institute Projects Shortlisted For Awards
Voting has opened in the 2023 Current Archaeology Awards.
Share Your Views On Heritage
“We have a rich vibrant heritage in Scotland and it’s important that everyone has a chance to contribute to how we care for, protect and promote our historic environment for future generations to enjoy.” Neil Gray Culture Minister
Revealed: The Lost Chapel of St Erasmus
How the east end of the Abbey church and its furnishes may have looked – crafted by illustrator Stephen Conlin, based on evidence from the study. Image courtesy of Stephen Conlin