Lunch at The Sound Archive, Kirkwall by Nick Morrison
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A woman of independent mind.
714 New Positive #Covid Cases in Scotland
Scotland’s cases of covid continue to rise. Today’s published figures show a rise of 714 new confirmed cases . This is 11.5% of those people newly tested. In Orkney the officially confirmed number now totals 22.
Scottish Veterans Fund
The fund looks to support projects which improve the lives of former service personnel and their families.
Orkney: A Sustainable Fairer Future ?
Firstly it’s important to state – loud and clear – that self governance for Orkney is for those living in Orkney to decide and to do this democratically at the ballot box.
Explore Digital Doors Open Weekend
Take a look at Digital Doors Open 2020 – from wherever you are
Virtual Open Day at the Hall of Clestrain!
“Because of the current restrictions that you don’t need reminding about, we have created a virtual Open House so you can explore the Hall in 3D, fly in a Drone over the Hall, as well as examine some of the original documents about the building of the Hall.”
Stronsay Recent Bird Sightings
“a Great blue Heron on the beach (American species)”
Gjellestad: Livestream Uncovering of a Viking Ship Burial
Archaeologists in Norway are excavating for the first time in 100 years a Viking Ship burial in a field in the Halden area.
Welcome News Funding Award for the Pickie Centre, Kirkwall
The Pickaquoy Centre, has been awarded £150,000 from the open call for applications to the Scottish Government’s Performing Arts Venues Relief Fund through Creative Scotland., as a performing arts venue.
Apply Online for Concessionary Travel Card
A NEC allows anyone aged sixty or over and eligible disabled people who live in Scotland to travel free on any local bus service and scheduled long distance coach services throughout Scotland.