“This decision had been made by the NHS Orkney Board, with no prior consultation with island clinicians or community councils.”
Opposition Grows to Plans to Implement NHS24 in Orkney’s Ferry Linked Islands
Share Your Views On Heritage
“We have a rich vibrant heritage in Scotland and it’s important that everyone has a chance to contribute to how we care for, protect and promote our historic environment for future generations to enjoy.” Neil Gray Culture Minister
2 UHI Archaeology Institute Projects Shortlisted For Awards
Voting has opened in the 2023 Current Archaeology Awards.
Shopping Local
“We know there is no quick fix but unless we start now, then we won’t be able to halt the accelerated decline of recent years we’ve seen already in too many communities across Scotland.” Claire Baker MSP
Funding for the Fisheries Sector
Orkney Fisheries Association (OFA) has been awarded £22,410.00 from Marine Fund Scotland 2022-23 towards the total project cost of £37,349.00.
Tree Lighting Weekend: Orkney Norway Friendship
The Tree Lighting Weekend activities with Norwegian visitors is back for the first time since 2019.
“We need recognition of where we are”
Orkney’s farmers packed into the Albert Hotel to share their views on the Scottish Government’s future Agriculture Bill.
Orkney At The Heart Of Celtic Connections
Catriona Price, Kris Drever, and Eric Linklater, Saltfishforty, Gnoss and Fara will join more than 1,000 fellow musicians from across the world taking part in the 18-day Celtic Connections.
Using a ‘Slow Cooker’ With Greener Orkney
‘This project has been on our horizon for a while, and with the current cost of living crisis, there has never been a better time to raise awareness of how individuals can help themselves and the planet at the same time.’ Angela Fitzpatrick, Greener Orkney
Mobility & Ease For Your Neck & Shoulders
Workshops run by Feldenkrais® Practitioner in Orkney Mhairi McInnes are available on 16th and 17th of December in Stromness Library. See the poster for details.
