Scotland’s Arctic Connections document is built on the image of a Scotland “as a progressive and dynamic nation that does not hesitate to take the lead on key global challenges.”
Putting People at the Heart of Scotland’s Arctic Dialogue
Tarka Skinner
Jock Skinner was Storekeeper for the Northern Lighthouse Board in Stromness.
Kerguelen Plateau: a long-lived large igneous province
“Long regarded as a microcontinental fragment left when India parted company with Antarctica – based on isolated occurrences of gneisses – there is evidence that during the formation of the Kerguelen LIP the basalts rose above sea level. “
Audiobook Review: Agatha Christie’s Poirot: The Greatest Detective In The World By Mark Aldridge
“The audiobook is well written with each section being easy to understand and enjoy both on their own merits and collectively as a whole.”
Small Worlds
“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. ” Albert Einstein
Strategies to Limit Indoors Spread of Airborne #Covid19 Particles
“documented super-spreader events hinted that airborne transmission of tiny particles from everyday activities may also be a dangerous route of infection. “
James Fergusson of Orkney’s EMEC Wins Top Industry Award
James Ferguson, Research and Development Engineer, at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney has won the Scottish Renewables Young and Inspiring Award at the 2020 Green Energy Awards.
Stay at Home & Meet for VACMA Grant Information
Artists and craft makers interested in pursuing a VACMA (Visual Artists and Craft Makers Award) grant from Orkney Islands Council can join a ‘Stay Home & Meet’ event on Wednesday evening, 2nd December to find out more about the process.
Something Settling
“I’m thinking of reading ‘The Hobbit’ and the ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy, again. I read them first about 50 years ago, just because I wanted to. Since then, I tend to embark on them when I’m feeling un-settled.”
PONG #OnThisDay
On 29th of November 1972, PONG, the first commercially successful video arcade game was launched to the public.
