Some brighter spells in the west at times. Maximum temperature 16 °C.
Papa Westray Viking Graves Reveal 10thC Life in Orkney
Excavated Viking burial grave sites in Papa Westray are set to reveal important new information about 10th Century life in Orkney.
‘The Sound of the Sea’ at 2021 Orkney International Science Festival
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Festival’s collaboration and friendship with the Slovenian Science Foundation
I’ve Been Thinking About Smallpox
“Not very long ago, Smallpox was prevalent in Britain, and the world. “
Join In The Big Butterfly Count
From 16th of July to 8th of August a huge citizen science butterfly count is taking place. Run by Butterfly Conservation the survey is an important source of data about our butterflies.
2 New #Covid Cases in Orkney
The cumulative total of positive Covid cases in Orkney is now at 143 as 2 new cases have been recorded.
Provenance, Resilience,Sustenance: Scotland’s Food Security Campaign
A campaign is to be launched in Scotland over fears that our food security is under threat.
Weather Forecast: Cloudy. Occasional mist, drizzle and fog.
Some brighter skies possible in the afternoon across Orkney. Maximum temperature 14 °C.
UHI “distinctive and inclusive model of delivery” Gets a Thumbs Up from Students
88% of University of the Highlands and Islands respondents agreed they were able to access the resources they needed for their course during the pandemic,
Efficiently Destructive – The Shipworm
The shipworm, a bivalve mollusc, can cause destruction to wooden ship hulls, wharves, and other submerged wooden structures.