A cloudy morning with heavy rain, patchy over Orkney. Dry and brighter conditions spread north over Orkney from late morning and Shetland through the afternoon. Strong southwest winds. Maximum temperature 14 °C.
The big galaxy in the foreground is named LEDA 2046648, and is seen just over a billion years back in time, while most of the others lie even farther away, and hence are seen even further back in time. Image credit: ESA/Webb, NASA & CSA, A. Martel.
The Gold award certificate will be presented in Kirkwall Cathedral at a special event on 30th September at 2.30 pm as part of the 2023 Scottish Pilgrimage Gathering organised by SPRF, the first time the Forum will have met on the Northern Isles in its 11 year history.
The shopping event of the year will take place this Saturday, 30th of September, as Kirkwall BID has organised a series of great activities for its successful Girls Day Out.
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, 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.
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.
Over a dozen folk – as well as ORSAS staff – enjoyed a weekend of fun, meaningful chat alongside banner, poster and ‘Zine’ (mini magazine) making.
“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
celebrating our rural Post Boxes
