What links together The Berlin Airlift, Hershey’s Chocolate Bars and the small Orkney island of Flotta ?
‘Vittles’ and ‘Plainfare’ – The Orkney Aviation Festival
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The Lesson – A Short Story
“In most short stories there is an element of truth. Truth gleaned from life’s experiences and our perceptions of the larger world around us.”
Local MSPs Supporting the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning
“ The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning is a brilliant initiative from MacMillan”
‘Tis the season to see fungi – 5
Name that fungi: number 5 Fungus goes green with envy of his golden neighbour!
Nick at the Orkney International Science Festival – ‘He lit the lamp for Chemistry’
“He himself one of the scientific giants of his time said his greatest discovery was Faraday! “
Ring of Brodgar Update – September 2018
The site is the most visited place on Orkney and is frequented not just by visitors but by locals too.
‘Tis the season to see fungi…
Name that fungi: number 4 – Fungus finds a friend
Cliff Rescue Near Thurso
The work never stops for our emergency services as they go to the aid of a person who has fallen at cliffs near Thurso, Sunday 16th of September.
Legal Questions Delay RET for Orkney
“it would be inappropriate for any MSP to break rules on this matter or to breach any process that needs to be followed in order to achieve it.”
Poetry Corner: Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau
On this day, 16th of September, in 1400 Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales
