The latest prehistoric fingerprints found on fragments of pottery from the Ness of Brodgar belonged to a 13-year-old boy.
The Young Potter – Outstanding Evidence from Orkney’s Ness of Brodgar Site
Positive News on Possible Way Forward on HIAL’s Air Traffic Control Future Plans
Talks have been constructive with both HIAL and Prospect agreeing a middle ground to move the discussions forward.
Weather Forecast: Sunshine and scattered showers. Quite windy.
Fresh southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 12 °C.
Just a Reminder…..
“A contentious issue, with many aspects to be taken into consideration in many ways.”
The Orkney Storytelling 2021 with live events!
For the 2021 Orkney Storytelling Festival, organisers have created not only live events, but also curated a collection of ghostly stories which will be put on to the Trust’s Youtube channel at an appropriately spooky time.
Relax by Ellen Bass
“Bad things are going to happen…”
Audiobook Review: At The Mountains Of Madness by H.P. Lovecraft
The narration comes from a surviving member of a scientific expedition to the Antarctic plateau as an attempt to prevent a foolish return to the areas excavated by their crew
17 New #Covid Cases in Orkney
The cumulative total of Covid cases in Orkney is now at 417 as 17 new positive tests were recorded in the Health Board area today.
Weather Forecast: Early rain then becoming bright and mainly dry.
Mild with brisk south to southwest breeze. Maximum temperature 13 °C.
Beginners Astronomy: Saturn and its Rings
“Saturn takes 29½ years to orbit the Sun and is passed by the Earth at intervals of little more than a year”
