“The mission of Epilepsy Scotland is to work with people living with epilepsy to ensure their voice is heard and that is what we wish to achieve for people living in Orkney through this survey.” Ross Cunningham
Epilepsy in Orkney, Share Your Views
Increase in Group A Streptococcus Cases
“We would encourage parents and care-givers to ensure children practice good hand and respiratory hygiene to help reduce the spread of common infections like this.” Dr Jim McMenamin, Head of Health Protection (Infection Services) at PHS
Stronsay Recent Bird Sightings
“A few small ‘passerine’ migrants have been seen in November – two each of Black Redstart, Chiffchaff and Blackcap. and a similar number (4-5) of Reed Buntings and Stonechats. “
The Challenge of Neglected Crofts
The Crofting Commission were notified of 1,289 crofters across Scotland who did not comply with their Crofting Duties in 2020, with 70% of cases owing to individuals being non-residents – this was up almost 100% from 2019.
‘Capturing Ecology’ – Stunning Images From The British Ecological Society Photography Competition
The glowing golden eyes of a Helena’s Treefrog pierce the darkness as this frog perches on a mossy tree in the Peruvian jungle of Tambopata. Image credit: Roberto Garcia Roa and British Ecological Society
Kirkwall Christmas Tree Lighting 2022
The Christmas tree on the Kirk Green outside St Magnus Cathedral was gifted by the county of Vestland in Norway.
“Every day that the UNCRC Bill is delayed is another day that children’s rights are not properly protected”
“One of the most serious failures of government is the number of children living in poverty” Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland, Bruce Adamson
Scotland’s 1921 Census Now Online
You can open an account on ScotlandsPeople and search the indexes free of charge unfortunately there are fees for viewing images from the census itself.
Gaming Loot Boxes: A Gateway To Addiction Gambling
“Findings indicate that loot box purchasing represents an important marker of risk for gambling and problem gambling among people who play video games.” Sophie Coelho
Denize Lace ‘Heads Above Water’
In this short film she explains the Island Wellbeing Project and the particular challenges island residents have faced due to the Covid pandemic lockdowns, and the ongoing cost of living crisis.
