“Aquatera Wins Tidal Power Contract in Japan”
John Finnie MSP Congratulates Aquatera
Orkney Schools take on the Bloodhound Challenge
“Schools in Sanday and Stronsay will take on the Bloodhound Challenge on Wednesday 8th March.”
Help Shape Scotland’s New Social Security System
” At least 2,000 people with experience of the current social security system are being recruited to help shape Scotland’s new system “
Nick Morrison: Building a House of Straw Part 4
“For the past 3 weeks Nick Morrison has shared his story of building his house of straw in Orphir, Orkney in this final installment what went wrong…”
Fisheries Protection Seafarers to Ballot for Fair Pay
” The workers at Marine Scotland are angry that they are being paid less than other seafarers working for the Scottish Government. “
‘Orkney Rape Crisis welcomes new campaign to raise awareness of reactions to rape’
“Both animations will be shown as part of International Women’s Day film show at 6pm on Wednesday 8th March at the Phoenix Cinema.”
Modern Apprenticeships for Orkney
“Companies in Orkney will be eligible for additional support to help them employ Modern Apprentices.”
Need to Protect Scottish Farming
“With the imminent triggering of Article 50 it is essential that Scotland, farming and fishing issues are at the heart of future discussions.”
Robert Burns & the Laki Volcano of 1783
“Death was everywhere. But it seems it came not in the guise of a guy in a hood, but a volcano.”
The Laird O’ Yarpha: Episode 4
“On another occasion Mansie “foregathered” with an itinerant preacher. Him he considered fair game, and resolved, for the honour of the parish, to put down.”
