VisitScotland is launching a series of new online resources to help tourism businesses in Orkney consider how they can tackle climate change and meet consumer needs.
Supporting Orkney’s Tourism Sector to Net Zero
20 is Plenty for Island Schools
Orkney Islands Council is proposing to create a variable 20mph speed limit on sections of roads outside of island schools
Bingo at the Deerness Hall
It was eyes down for a fun family bingo in the Deerness Hall last Saturday.
More Success For Orkney Judo Grading
“The last week of March saw Orkney Judo once again hold a club grading for our members. Students show the examiners that they have understood and proficiently learned the techniques they have been taught over the last few months.”
Celebrating Scapa Flow 2023
To mark the 90th anniversary of the first flight from Inverness to Kirkwall – 8th May 1933 – the longest running passenger air service in Europe and the 78th anniversary of the opening of the Churchill Barriers – 12th May 1945, Another Orkney Production (AOP) have a series of events, Celebrating Scapa Flow 2023.
New Service in Orkney Providing Vital Legal Advice
The confidential and independent service will operate virtually and offer legal support and guidance to Orkney residents on low incomes in the areas of social welfare law such as housing, employment, consumer rights, family law, and more.
Empowering Councils to Raise Taxes on Second Homes
Lack of affordable housing is forcing families and young people to leave their island and rural communities. It is creating a crisis in workforce availability for those with jobs and those obtaining work locally unable to find places to live.
Vernon Bradley Exhibition: ‘Out of the Fire and into the Sea’
“This is a back to the wall, feet firmly on the ground response to what appears to be a mad world. One on fire. One of too much information, misinformation, propaganda, the poorly informed and the uneducated. ” Vernon Bradley
Another Step on the St Magnus Way: Guidebook Launched
“After the presentations a family bike run from the Birsay Hall took the participants to the RSPB reserve at Loons where they had a packed lunch and watched some birds before returning to the hall.” Image © Stuart Little
Papdale East Playpark Official Opening
Papdale East Park in Kirkwall will be opened officially on Friday 21st April by the Convener of Orkney Islands Council Graham Bevan at 12 noon.
