Book Week Scotland has opened applications for Pitch It!, which lets community groups, organisations or individuals pitch to host an event with a brilliant writer.
Funding Opportunity for Local Book Week Scotland Event
Designing an Island Games Mascot #Orkney2025
“Throughout the history of the games the host island has always chosen a mascot for their event, and Orkney will be no different” says the games director, Kirsty Talbot.
Essential Maintenance Work on Ancient Sites in #Orkney
“Orkney is home to some of Scotland’s most significant and diverse heritage sites, spanning 5,000 years of history, and these inspections will allow us to assess and mitigate the impact that climate change and other factors has had on them. ” Craig Mearns, Director of Operations at HES
Comradeship, Banter & Breakfast
Early on in his career, Mike received a commendation for his courage, skill and devotion to duty, for his part in the rescue of a soldier who had fallen down a cliff in South Wales
Northern Writes: Discover the Journey
Students from UHI’s BA (Hons) creative writing course have published an anthology of their work, with all profits going to a north of Scotland cystic fibrosis support charity.
The Dangers of Discarded Fishing Line Highlighted in Cormorant Rescue
” we’d been for a walk round the Loch of Ayre, Holm and were coming back along the side of the Loch nearest to the road when we saw a Cormorant, struggling. It was between the edge of the water and a big patch of Flag-irises.”
Sharing Views on How we Commemorate a Death
A series of consultations has been launched by the Scottish Government on funeral arrangements, including water burials.
Report on Children’s Audiology Services is a “first step in a process of change”
“Parents told the review about the difference a good audiologist can make and it is clear from this report we need to make sure they always have the resources, training and leadership required to deliver effective support. ” -Mark Ballard of the National Deaf Children’s Society
Art & Physics Come together in Spectacular SUN Installation
“Having the SUN in St Magnus Cathedral will be absolutely amazing; the warm glow of the SUN and the red sandstone of the cathedral will fuse together beautifully. ” St Magnus Cathedral Custodian Fran Hollinrake
Should Snare Traps be Banned ?
“The Scottish SPCA strongly supports this announcement by the Scottish Government. As Scotland’s animal welfare charity, we have long called for an outright ban on the use of snares due to the level of suffering an animal is caused.” – Scottish SPCA Chief Superintendent Mike Flynn
