We express today our mutual respect and understanding, recognising our common humanity, and with love and compassion, knowing that our hearts are full of pain. We also acknowledge the suffering caused to […]
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Pension Age Winter Heating Payment Consultation
The Pension Age Winter Heating Payment is planned to be introduced by the Scottish Government. This is a new benefit to replace the UK Government’s Winter Fuel Payment in Scotland. Pension Age […]
Royal Mail Post Boxes, 33, Orkney
Celebrating our Royal Mail Post Boxes. Location Kirkwall
Weather Forecast: Cloudy with scattered showers
Information from The Met Office Today 24th October: Cloudy with bright spells at times, after a dry start showers spread in from the east, widespread over Orkney in the morning and Shetland […]
Partial Road Closures for High Level Masonry Work at Bishop’s & Earl’s Palaces
A section of Watergate between Bishop’s and Earl’s Palaces and a section of Palace Road will be closed from Monday 30 October – Friday 17 November while Historic Environment Scotland (HES) carries […]
Searching for Lost Continents Beneath the Sea
Lost Continents hidden beneath the sea have intrigued scientists and inspired writers for generations. Myths and legends abound around whole communities submerged during a calamitous event. But there are very real Lost […]
Island Nations Come Together to Speak with One Voice #ClimateChange
Small island nations are working together to ensure they have a collective voice at the upcoming United Nations Climate Conference which is to be held in Dubai. Indonesian President Joko Widodo and […]
Enoki Mushrooms: Advice from Food Standards Scotland
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) are advising pregnant women and those with a weakened immune system to thoroughly cook Enoki mushrooms before consuming them due to possible […]
Catamarans & Fixed Links Need to be in any Plan to Replace Orkney’s Ageing Ferry Fleet
“I look forward to Orkney being able to engage in a regional forum to share ideas and best practice on connectivity.” – Robert Leslie, SNP candidate , Orkney & Shetland SNP delegates […]
Weather Forecast: Fine dry and sunny today with relatively light winds.
Information from The Met Office Today 23rd October: A fine day with all expected to stay dry with plentiful autumn sunshine throughout. Feeling pleasant with only light southwest breezes that back south […]