The yellow iris is thought by some to be the original ‘fleur-de-lis’ – a common symbol of heraldry.
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Johnson’s Freedom Day ‘a dangerous and unethical experiment’
“On July 19, 2021—branded as Freedom Day—almost all restrictions are set to end. We believe this decision is dangerous and premature.”
Agreement Reached for Shetland Towage Workers
A 15-year long dispute with Shetland Islands Council (SIC) over a Long Service Award payments has been resolved.
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Light winds. Maximum temperature 16 °C.
More Images From The Freedom of Orkney Ceremony
The Royal Navy Northern Diving Group were awarded the Freedom of Orkney at a ceremony on Friday 9th of July 2021.
Kate Edger #OnThisDay
On the 11th of July 1877, Kate Edger graduated with a BA in Latin and Mathematics from the University of New Zealand.
Beginner’s Astronomy: Precession
“The Vernal Equinox, where the Sun crosses the equator on its way north in spring, moves steadily along the Ecliptic (the plane of the Earth’s orbit, projected on to the sky) from year to year “
6 New Positive #Covid Cases Recorded in Orkney
Six new positive covid cases have been recorded in Orkney bringing the cumulative total to 125.
WATCH The Royal Navy Northern Diving Group Receiving The Freedom Of Orkney
A film of the Freedom of Orkney ceremony to the Royal Navy Northern Diving Group
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Light winds. Maximum temperature 16 °C.