The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is encouraging people to go walking for its benefits to wellbeing and also as a great way to view the flora and fauna in our environment.
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Rawhide #OnThisDay
On 9th of January 1959 the TV show Rawhide was first shown on the CBS channel in the USA
Weather Forecast: Southerly winds strengthen to near gale.
Winds ease, veer westerly over Orkney, as brighter spells and showers follow from west. Maximum temperature 6 °C.
Share Your Views: Scotland’s Future Onshore Wind Developments
The Scottish Government is seeking views on their ambition for an additional 8-12GW of onshore wind to be installed in Scotland by 2030 to help it meet its net zero commitment.
Orkney Walks (with Stories) – ‘The Procession’
The Neolithic Heart of Orkney – or – ‘The Procession’
Trust in Each Other Key in Limiting the Spread of #Covid
“Our results add to evidence that trust within society benefits resilience to epidemics. ” – Professor Tim Lenton
25 New #Covid Cases in Orkney
The cumulative total of Covid cases in Orkney has now reached 1,597 as 25 new positive tests were recorded in the Health Board area.
Weather Forecast: Sunny spells with showers this morning then drier this afternoon.
Fresh west or northwest winds. Maximum temperature 5 °C.
Changes to #Covid Restrictions for International Travel
From today, Friday, 7th of January, people travelling to Scotland from abroad who are fully vaccinated or under the age of 18 will no longer need to take pre-departure Covid tests.
From Israel To Stonehenge, via Brodgar?
“We watched a television programme which we had recorded from the 5 Select channel on December the First – ‘Underwater Stonehenge”