A wet and windy morning with the odd rumble of thunder possible, strong east to northeast winds. Drier, sunnier conditions reaching Orkney by late morning, winds veering southeasterly and easing. Maximum temperature 18 °C.
You may be forgiven, if you do not live in Orkney, if you think that the only issue affecting the islands is that of FERRIES. And of course, they are very important, but Transport involves a lot more than that.
Tickets for the 2023 Orkney International Science Festival will be on sale from Saturday 15 July at 12 noon.
Images by Mirran Hall of Stromness
“She was one of the most generous people one would ever meet, hosting meetings, dinners & other social events. She would send encouragement to local people of all ages setting up new businesses of all kinds. Winnie struck up lasting friendships with people like Marjorie Linklater, also an SNP supporter & women’s rights campaigner from her early years. “
In the windows of The Northlight Gallery, Stromness from today, July 14th to 27th is the exhibition ‘Ships in the Windows’.
A mostly dry and bright day with some sunny spells. Light and variable winds at first then a light to moderate easterly later. Maximum temperature 16 °C.
“From the ordinary Stromness man-in-the-street the most that might have been expected was a grudging tribute. But time and time again what we heard was: “We must have this in town every year.””
Overall legal accountability for the care of people will be shared between Scottish Government, the NHS and local government. Staff will continue to be employed by local authorities, and councils will still be responsible for assets like buildings and the delivery of services.
Wildlife charity, Butterfly Conservation, is calling on people across the country to take part in this year’s Big Butterfly Count (14 July – 6 August) to help scientists understand the impact of climate change on our most-loved butterflies.
