“The word ‘Queen’ can also have various meanings – I don’t think Quentin Crisp would have objected to my thinking of him “
The Big Winter Wander
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is encouraging people to go walking for its benefits to wellbeing and also as a great way to view the flora and fauna in our environment.
Rawhide #OnThisDay
On 9th of January 1959 the TV show Rawhide was first shown on the CBS channel in the USA
Bringing it all back home
“Imagine walking into your workplace every day knowing that 92.62% of your colleagues didn’t like you.”
Weather Forecast: Southerly winds strengthen to near gale.
Winds ease, veer westerly over Orkney, as brighter spells and showers follow from west. Maximum temperature 6 °C.
Share Your Views: Scotland’s Future Onshore Wind Developments
The Scottish Government is seeking views on their ambition for an additional 8-12GW of onshore wind to be installed in Scotland by 2030 to help it meet its net zero commitment.
Orkney Walks (with Stories) – ‘The Procession’
The Neolithic Heart of Orkney – or – ‘The Procession’
Trust in Each Other Key in Limiting the Spread of #Covid
“Our results add to evidence that trust within society benefits resilience to epidemics. ” – Professor Tim Lenton
Helen’s Home Cooking; Video and Recipe for Mexican Wedding Cookies
Known as Mexican Wedding Cookies or Russian Tea Cakes, these are so delicious and simple that I can only urge you to try them.
25 New #Covid Cases in Orkney
The cumulative total of Covid cases in Orkney has now reached 1,597 as 25 new positive tests were recorded in the Health Board area.