“When we see something beyond our expectations, local patches of brain tissue generate small ‘atoms’ of positive affect, “Edward Vessel
Nature’s Rewards
‘For The Safety Of All’: New Book Reveals The Untold Stories of Scotland’s Lighthouses
” this book is a love-letter to lighthouses, a paean of praise to their fidelity and continual presence in my life.” Donal S. Murray
A Tale Of The Eagle Cairn
“Jim visited the Tomb of the Eagles at Isbister Farm in South Ronaldsay, where, in the Visitor Centre, he was given eagle talons from the cairn to hold, and he thought….”These talons flew.””
Improving Our Urban Places
A 5 year project is taking place which will look at how urban areas can transform into more healthy living spaces.
Success of Orbital Marine Power’s O2 “a proud moment for Scotland and a significant milestone in our journey to net zero. “
Orbital Marine Power’s O2, the world’s most powerful tidal turbine,has commenced grid connected power generation at the European Marine Energy Centre in Orkney.
Open Day at the Hall of Clestrain
The JRS will hold two Open Days, on 1st and 2nd August, from 10 am until 4.30pm each day.
Sgathaich: Legend of Zelda Link Between Worlds
“The game’s main gimmick, if you will, is that it can be tackled in whatever order you have.”
Massive hominin skull from China: is it a Denisovan?
“In 1933 labourers unearthed a very large skull during the construction of a bridge near Harbin, Northern China.”
Two Go Oyceing Again – Or Should That Be Oosing?
“We carried on along the road, and noticed the outline of the Burnt mound as marked on the map, just up the hill to our left. There’s another one further along the road, as you turn up the hill.”
Plant Focus: Rosa Rugosa ‘Alba’
Fragrant, pure white, single flowers 9cm wide open in summer and autumn
