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Rebel Orkney - tales of insurrection from Orcadian history, available from all good booksellers now.
A Gude Cause Maks A Strong Erm - the animated story of the Orcadian Woman's Suffrage Society
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A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Churchill Barriers.

By theorkneynews on September 27, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

A combination of high tides and strong east south-easterly winds during Storm Agnes means that there is a risk of wave overtopping, spray and debris resulting in hazardous conditions which may result in the closure of the Churchill Barriers.

UHI Orkney: Where learning means more

By theorkneynews on September 27, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )
a group of young people standing outside the building which was Orkney College now with the name UHI Orkney

UHI Orkney, as part of the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) partnership, has revealed a new name and visual identity to strengthen engagement with communities and market its offerings more effectively through a connected and recognisable brand family.

Weather Forecast: Dry and bright today. Turning wet and windy tonight

By theorkneynews on September 27, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )
the narrow stone steep path with the signpost for Brinkie's Brae

It will be dry and bright with some sunny spells, although cloud thickening from the south through the afternoon. Winds moderate from the southwest during the morning, turning into the southeast and freshening through the afternoon. Maximum temperature 15 °C.

Feminist Activism Workshop Success

By theorkneynews on September 27, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )
a group of women, the Mockingjays, feminist action with a display of the posters and art done at the workshop in Orkney

Over a dozen folk – as well as ORSAS staff – enjoyed a weekend of fun, meaningful chat alongside banner, poster and ‘Zine’ (mini magazine) making.

Orcadian Wildlife Tourist Business Shortlisted for Award

By theorkneynews on September 27, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )
Steve Sankey with a group of tourists all with telescopes or binoculars

“Orkney’s wildlife such as seabirds, raptors and cetaceans is truly spectacular and of international importance, and I’d like to think that the shortlisting recognises not just our hard work over the years but also the importance of Orkney’s wildlife in a Scottish and international perspective.” – Steve Sankey

Royal Mail Post Boxes, 19 #Scotland

By theorkneynews on September 27, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )
small post box on stand with stickers on it outside Spar shop with a Surfs Up board in the window next to it

celebrating our rural Post Boxes

Take Part in Maths in Motion for #mathsweekscot

By theorkneynews on September 26, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )
girl lying on floor surrounded by large cut outs of Dolly the Sheep

The Maths in Motion theme has a huge variety of applications, as the programme shows, with diverse topics ranging from the maths of money to ceilidh dancing, and from nautical navigation to maths in football. 

Reblade & Thrive to Repurpose Wind Turbine Blades

By theorkneynews on September 26, 2023 • ( 1 Comment )
wind turbine blade being loaded onto a lorry

Renewable energy investment company, Thrive Renewables PLC, has teamed up with Scottish start-up ReBlade, to repurpose the 22 year old blades from its 1.3MW wind turbine in Orkney.

Weather Forecast: Windy and bright. Rain later

By theorkneynews on September 26, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )
sculpture by Frances Pelly and Malcolm Olva A fish a bird

It will be dry and bright from much of the day, but rather windy, these fresh to strong from the south or southeast. Showers or some longer outbreaks of rain pushing into Orkney later in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 15 °C.

Safety warning issued following a serious passenger injury during a rigid inflatable boat ride

By theorkneynews on September 26, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )
a rigid inflatable boat

This follows an investigation by the UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch to an accident on 7th June 2023 which left a passenger paralysed.

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