This exhibition by Orkney artists Boyd & Grogan highlights and explores aspects of a woman’s role and position within our society.
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A woman of independent mind.
Sustainable Tourism
As Scotland gets ready to welcome the thousands of attendees flying in to attend the global climate summit COP26 in Glasgow it is worth looking at how other island communities are attempting to develop a sustainable tourism industry.
Scottish Transport Minister Questioned Over Ferries
“We have a record of assisting our island authorities, where possible, with issues such as this. The member will remember that in 2019 we helped to fund the replacement of the MV Golden Mariana.” Graeme Dey Transport Minister
Week Thirty-six – One Day At A Time
“September the Seventh………..Yesnaby”
West Mainland #Covid Update
Sixteen people have now tested PCR positive with Covid in the West Mainland cluster.
2 New Covid Cases in Orkney
The cumulative total of covid cases in Orkney is now at 240 as 2 new positive test results were recorded in the Health Board Area. A total of 7 People have now died (Covid Confirmed) in Orkney .
Weather Forecast: Dull, misty, overcast with showers or longer periods of rain.
Winds light to moderate east to northeast. Maximum temperature 17 °C.
Council Workers to be Balloted on Strike Action
Those workers are the people who have been in the front line during the Covid-19 pandemic: cleaners, refuse collectors, social care workers and many more.
Orkney Sets The Record?
“This year’s Festival has to have set a record for the most global Zooms ever.”
Developing Orkney’s World Heritage Site: Share Your Views
Proposals have been put forward on the development of Orkney’s World Heritage Site – known as The Heart of Neolithic Orkney which comprises the Maeshowe tomb, The Standing Stones of Stenness, The Ring of Brodgar and the village settlement of Skara Brae.