It was thought at the time to be the war to end all wars but as we approach November 11th and remember all those killed and maimed in wars then and since, […]
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Highly Protected Marine Areas Proposals Scrapped!
Scottish Government proposals to introduce HPMAs (Highly Protected Marine Areas) have been scrapped. The Scottish Government was responding to the consultation which went out earlier this year. The proposals were deeply unpopular […]
Weather Forecast: Chance of a shower today, some drier spells too
Information from The Met Office Today 7th November: Rather cloudy at times today with the chance of a few showers, these mainly across Orkney. Some brightness breaking through too. Light and variable […]
The Shores of Sutherland
The coastline of Orkney and the many beaches across our islands are always a pleasure to visit but, dare I say it, a trip across the Pentland Firth also holds many wonderous […]
GP’s Surgeries Urged to Sign up for New Veterans Scheme
A new GP scheme focused on the specific health challenges veterans may face following military service is being introduced in Scotland. The General Practice Armed Forces and Veterans Recognition Scheme has been […]
Hidden Treasures
From Ian Cooper’s excellent series ‘Records of a Bygone Age’, and republished here with kind permission of The Stronsay Limpet. To better follow this story I think it would be helpful to […]
Petition Launched to Relocate Peedie Sea Fireworks to Protect Swans
“This location clearly isn’t working for our wildlife and something needs to change.” A petition has been launched to relocate the annual bonfire and fireworks display from the Peedie Sea, Kirkwall, over […]
Weather Forecast: Mainly dry and bright with light winds
Information from The Met Office Today 6th November: A largely dry day with some bright or sunny spells. A few showers are possible, these mainly across the northeast of Orkney and southwest […]
Hotel-like Accommodation not Suitable for Children in Scotland who are homeless or seeking asylum
“Sometimes I feel like I am in prison. I do not know anywhere around me, sometimes I take a walk to ease the tension as there are no other young people in […]
International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
November 6th is the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict. It was established on 5 November 2001, by the UN General Assembly. Though humanity […]