A new exhibition will feature work by Orcadian artist and photographer Martin Laird to run at the Northlight Gallery Stromness in association with St Andrew’s Fair Saturday.
Local Campaigners Yes Orkney Focus On Energy
“we feel it is important to explore how things could be done differently, and in a way that is fairer for all, making Orkney’s energy work for Orkney’s people, not private energy companies and their shareholders” Robert Leslie
Why Not Visit A RSPB Reserve This Autumn?
There are lots of RSPB nature reserves that you can visit all year round – some almost right on your doorstep.
9 Fewer Deaths Involving #Covid: Weekly Update, Scotland
There were 1,275 deaths for all causes, an excess over the 5 year average of 165 deaths.
Weather Forecast: Mainly dry and bright morning, then cloudy, wet and windy.
Fresh southerly winds strengthen to southeasterly gales from late on Thursday afternoon. Maximum temperature 12 °C.
The Heart of Neolithic Orkney: Follow Up
We are grateful to a reader for alerting The Orkney News to the fact that we had not provided an update on this : How do Orcadians View The Heart of Neolithic Orkney? published on June 14 2020
Documenting the Ancient Art in the Bark of Boab Trees
“We are in a race against time to document this invaluable cultural heritage.” Traditional Owner Brenda Garstone
‘Enchanted in Edinburgh’: A New Novel
Cynthia meets the young Lord Sinclair the story takes both a romantic turn and then a twist as romance is threatened by blackmail and a kidnap plot designed for sabotage.
#Covid Weekly Update 12.6% increase of Patients in Hospital
The number of COVID-19 patients in hospital is an indicative measure of the pressure on hospitals, as these patients still require isolation from other patients for infection control purposes.
Weather Forecast Wet and windy, becoming drier and brighter later.
Lighter westerly winds. Maximum temperature 12 °C.