Orkney is to receive £67.615 million for 2018-2019 from the Scottish Government to run its services.
Council Tax Rise May Be On The Cards For Orkney
Farming Matters:”It’s The Economy Stupid”
“I’m angry when we live in this Orwellian parallel where the Tories most harmful to Scotland are the ones actually in Scotland”
“Door Remains Open on Fair Ferry Funding”
“There is still time to achieve it in this budget.”
There Is Always Wriggle Room
Like all budgets there are positives and negatives but the clue is in the word DRAFT.
Oh Christmas Tree
I was thinking of the fact that Christmas trees are already appearing, indoors.
Brexit Loomed Over Fisheries Talks
“We have secured a strong result for Scotland’s fishermen, with deals worth more than £440 million to the industry and crucial increases for many of our key species.”
David McArthur: Supporting Veterans in Orkney
There are 1100 registered veterans in the islands.
Helen’s Home Cooking
Tarting up chicken should not be scary. Start with easy everyday spices and off you go. Less is more.
Poetry Corner
Today is National Day of the Horse, here is a poem which, for me, is a horse.
Sgathaich: Voltron Legendary Defender
“The series is a good mix of action and comedy and the characters are all fleshed out and explored throughout the series.”
