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Rebel Orkney - tales of insurrection from Orcadian history, available from all good booksellers now.
A Gude Cause Maks A Strong Erm - the animated story of the Orcadian Woman's Suffrage Society
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“No words can ever make up for what has happened to you” Scotland Apologises For Forced Adoptions

By theorkneynews on March 23, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )
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“Adoption UK now calls on other UK governments to follow Scotland’s lead in issuing a formal apology to all those who have been affected by forced adoptions, and to meet the needs of all adopted individuals who would benefit from support.”

The Scapa Noust: A new addition to Orkney

By helenarmet on March 23, 2023 • ( 1 Comment )

On April 4th 2023, Orkney’s Scapa Distillery is opening its new and intimate whisky tasting room, the Scapa Noust.

RSPB Cuts Hoy Warden Hours

By theorkneynews on March 23, 2023 • ( 5 Comments )
The bay of Rackwick in Hoy showing a sandy beach surrounded by cliffs

“The RSPB has taken the decision to cut the RSPB warden post in Hoy to a part time job.”

The Sabre Toothed Marsupial

By theorkneynews on March 23, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )
A reconstruction of Thylacosmilus atrox a sabre toothed marsupial

Popularly known as the “marsupial (or metatherian) sabertooth” because its extraordinarily large upper canines,  Thylacosmilus lived in South America until its extinction about 3 million years ago.

Sgathaich: Comic Con Scotland North East 2023

By sgathaich0 on March 22, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )
3 Cosplay figures frpm Star Wars with the central figure a child holding Rowlet

Over this last weekend I was at Comic Con Scotland North East at P&J Live, in Aberdeen.

Weather Forecast: Cloudy with rain, soon bright spells and showers. Windy.

By theorkneynews on March 22, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )
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Strong southeasterly winds turn southwesterly gale force at times from morning. Maximum temperature 9 °C.

Emma Roddick MSP “Being an SNP member is so core to my life.”

By theorkneynews on March 22, 2023 • ( 2 Comments )

“Uncertainty is part and parcel of any leadership election in political parties”

Held Hostage By Our Bodies

By theorkneynews on March 22, 2023 • ( 5 Comments )
chronic illness a person scrunched up in pain

“Living with a chronic illness feels like our bodies are holding us to ransom. We get no rewards for our attempts to function like a “normal” person.”

Dangers of Lead Poisoning to Farming Stock

By theorkneynews on March 22, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )
a young black calf stares through a barbed wire fence into the camera

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has issued a warning about lead poisoning which can result from animals ingesting waste from car and electric fence batteries, or ash from where lead has been burned

HIAL Pay Dispute Over

By theorkneynews on March 21, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )
Kirkwall airport terminal from the front with the statue which is a tribute to Fresson

Members of the Prospect trade union working in Fire and Security for Highlands and Islands Airport Limited have voted to accept a revised pay deal for 2022-23 which will end the current dispute

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