theorkneynews

A woman of independent mind.

The Future for Scotland’s Fisheries

By theorkneynews on March 17, 2019

One of the greatest natural resources Scotland has are the seas around its shores.

Memories of ‘The Craetur’ Comfort

By theorkneynews on March 17, 2019 • ( 5 Comments )

“it really was the cure for everything – if you had a cold, it was off to bed, with a ‘hot one’ – drink it hot as you can”

Poetry Corner: Ireland’s Call

By theorkneynews on March 17, 2019 • ( 3 Comments )

On St Patrick’s Day The Orkney News celebrates Ireland’s John Philip Holland born Feb. 29, 1840, Liscannor, County Clare.

It’s a Big Hit

By theorkneynews on March 16, 2019 • ( 2 Comments )

Orkney Islands Council scooped the Driving Efficiency through Technology prize at the Local Government Chronicle awards which were held in London.

Support for Scots Studying in the EU

By theorkneynews on March 16, 2019 • ( 1 Comment )

“we guarantee to provide student support and tuition fees to eligible students so you can study here in Scotland.”

A Pot-Pourri of Pictures with Bruce Gorie

By theorkneynews on March 16, 2019

Opening up a Kodak no.3 Camera Box and finding small envelopes of negatives led Orcadian Bruce Gorie on a trail to discover the names of the people in the pictures.

Workplace Anti Bullying Campaign Launched by Unison Orkney

By theorkneynews on March 16, 2019

Sally George spoke of the devastating damage being done to working lives and that every week Unison is dealing with cases where workplace bullying is a factor.