“the inhabitants of Stromness did resolve to assert their natural liberties and therefore did refuse any longer to submit to this imposition”
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“The men of Piper are gone but will never be forgotten.”
On the 6th of July 1988, 165 offshore oil and gas workers and two seafarers lost their lives when the Piper Alpha oil platform exploded and sank.
Weekly Orkney #Covid Update: 106 Positive Cases
Orkney has the highest rate of Covid-19 in Scotland
Weather Forecast: Outbreaks of rain, then becoming drier, brighter during evening.
A drier, brighter evening to follow with some sunshine. Fresh or strong west then northwest winds. Maximum temperature 15 °C.
Orkney Energy Landscapes Project Published
A core part of the project was involving local people in exploring this theme and learning new skills.
Whale Song in the Arctic
For the first time ever, researchers have succeeded in passively listening to whales — essentially, eavesdropping on them — using existing underwater fibre optic cables.
Vote of Confidence in Orbital O2 : Scottish National Investment Bank Supporting Innovation
The Scottish National Investment Bank is investing £4million in Orbital’s floating turbine, O2.
MV Alfred Sailings Suspended
Pentland Ferries have suspended all sailings of MV Alfred up to and including Sunday 10 July.
Monkeypox Vaccination Programme Being Planned for Some Health Care Workers
There have been 34 laboratory-confirmed cases of monkeypox reported in Scotland since 23 May 2022.
Weather Forecast: Mainly dry with sunny spells.
Maximum temperature 15 °C.