“someone sent me an email telling of his own experience of the kind of intimidation which conservationists can encounter when faced with the Money Men of this world”
Weather Forecast: Patchy rain then dry and bright.
Maximum temperature 8 °C.
Galaxies Part 1
Event horizon of M87 black hole, 6 billion solar masses. Read on to find out more from astronomy expert Duncan Lunan
Levelling-Up Bids from Councils in Orkney & Shetland “shot down by Whitehall”
“How this scheme was devised speaks volumes about how the Tories at Westminster think about Orkney – far away and of no consequence. ” Robert Leslie
Breakfast at Trenabies: Orkney’s Military Veterans
We were pleased to welcome Daniel McNeil (ex Royal Artillery) and his girlfriend Charlotte Brook
‘My Little Symphony’ Beethoven #OnThisDay
On 27th of February 1814 Beethoven’s 8th Symphony in F premiered at a concert in the Redoutensaal, Vienna.
A Different Kind Of Rock Art – Part Four
“On the way to Inchnadamph Bone Caves, Assynt”
Orkney Stands With #Ukraine
The largest demonstration Orkney has possibly seen in decades took place today, 26th of February when ordinary Orcadians came out to show their solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
The Shame of Inaction in a Weary World: #IStandWithUkraine
A vigil is to be held in Orkney at 4pm today, 26th February, on the Green, St Magnus Cathedral. Details here: No War in Ukraine Vigil
Weather Forecast: Mainly dry with sunny spells. Breezy
it will be breezy with strong southerly winds. Maximum temperature 9 °C.