“February the Seventh……..The first snowdrops of the year! Or, the first ones we’ve seen. They were by the grave of William MacKay in the Kirkyard on the Bay of Hinderayre.”
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#Covid Cases in Orkney Continue to Increase
Another 2 positive Covid cases in Orkney have been recorded. This is an extremely worrying upward trend in Orkney.
Yellow Warning for Snow & Ice #Orkney
Sunny spells and snow showers. Cold and breezy.
Poetry Corner: It Sifts From Leaden Skies
“It sifts from leaden sieves,
It powders all the wood”
Vital Research Supporting Conservation of Cook Inlet Beluga Whales
Cook Inlet beluga whales are a geographically and genetically distinct population that does not migrate.
Hike in Energy Prices ‘a hammer blow’ to Families in Orkney
“If this is the best that the UK system can deliver in terms of protecting consumers in the off-gas grid areas of the north of Scotland then I feel that energy policy needs to be controlled much closer to where the real issues are. “
2 More #Covid Cases Recorded in Orkney
The cumulative total of positive Covid cases in Orkney now stands at 66.
An Archaeologists Work Is Never Done………….
“The Islands of Orkney are well known for their beautiful scenery and varied wildlife, but they are also world famous for their sites of archaeological and historical interest.”
EMEC Wins Floating Wind/Hydrogen French Collaboration
“This project, which sees collaboration between Scotland and our friends in France, is in line with our international energy engagement priorities for both hydrogen and offshore wind and will help to support our efforts to develop new renewable energy solutions. ” Paul Wheelhouse Scottish Government Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands
Funding Support for Hostels
The Hostel – COVID-19 Business Support and Continuity Fund aims to provide a safety net to keep hostel businesses operating while restrictions on opening and travel are in place and then be trade ready when it is safe for travel to return.