On 23rd of June, 1314 Robert I, King of Scots, killed Henry de Bohun at the commencement of the Battle of Bannockburn.
Poetry Corner: Back O’er The Border
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A woman of independent mind.
Planning Bill Delivers More Local Control
“Rather than imposing an Edinburgh-based solution on the whole, through the bill we have ensured that communities can make their own choices in that regard.”
HMS Tern
HMS Tern also known as Royal Naval Air Station Twatt was a massive airfield constructed within months of the outbreak of War in 1939.
World Wildlife Fund Delighted with Scotland’s Climate Change Plans
“This is a step in the right direction – a Bill that is strong enough to transform Scotland’s climate commitments into ambitious action.”
Variations On A Theme
“I was reading an article in The Orkney Archaeology Review…”
Scottish Farming & Food Production Working Group Looks to the Future for the Industry
The Scottish Government has announced a working group on farming and food production.
Heart of Scotland Appeal
The Heart of Scotland Appeal is a new campaign from national charity Heart Research UK to draw attention to the severity of cardiovascular disease in Scotland.
‘Paragraph Eleven Confirm’ #Scapa100
On Hoy, at Lyness Naval Cemetery, a ceremony will take place to remember the unarmed German sailors who were shot and killed on that day.
Tammy Nories
Beloved by illustrators, locals and visitors – puffins .
Increasing Public Transport Use in the Future with MaaS
“The concept behind MaaS is to join up multiple different modes of transport and allow users to create their own unique journey from A to B and pay for it with a simple tap on their smart device. “
