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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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Orkney Friends of Palestine Welcome Delegation from Shu’fat Refugee Camp, East Jerusalem, Palestine

By theorkneynews on September 15, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

“A special part of what we can offer is the fact we’re rooted in Agriculture. Farming and land are entrenched in Palestinian psyche and belonging to the land is paramount. Since 1948, Israel has expropriated approximately 4,244,776 acres of Palestinian land. ” Gaynor Jones

Rise in Patients in Hospital with #Covid

By theorkneynews on September 14, 2023 • ( 1 Comment )

The number of people in hospital with Covid has increased from 364 to 420 in one week.

Weather Forecast: Bright with showers. Southwesterly gales

By theorkneynews on September 14, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )
The massive manor of Skaill House

Rain over Shetland soon clearing, then a mixture of sunshine and showers through the rest of the day. Winds will be strong to gale force from the southwest Maximum temperature 15 °C.

Orkney’s Two Day Aviation Festival Starts Today

By theorkneynews on September 14, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Sustainable Aviation Day Thursday 14th September and Friday “The Creation of Airline Services in the Northern and Western Isles of Scotland: Impact and Legacy” Online Talks

School Pupils Visit The SUN Thanks To Stagecoach #OISF

By theorkneynews on September 14, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )
school pupils lines up on the pavement outside the St Magnus Cathedral beside a Stagecoach bus

“By investing in our young people, we are all investing in a sustainable future for our islands and beyond.” Richard Ryder – Operations Manager for Stagecoach Orkney

Student Health and Well Being: Advice & Information

By theorkneynews on September 14, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )
NHS 24 student advice poster for health

NHS 24 has created an online student health resource on NHS inform. Covering topics such as how to access NHS care and information and mental health support, the user-friendly health information site provides all the advice needed with one quick, convenient click.

Weather Forecast: Dry and sunny today but wet and windy tonight.

By theorkneynews on September 13, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )
an array of flowers mostly wild in Arcadia Park

It will be a dry day with plenty of sunshine in the morning and early afternoon, with light winds. High cloud thickening up later especially over Orkney where southeasterly winds will freshen. Maximum temperature 14 °C.

Iconic site on Islay with Slavery connections

By theorkneynews on September 13, 2023 • ( 1 Comment )
the round church in whitewashed walls with graveyard around it

Portnahaven Church Islay and the round Church Bowmore including the village at Bowmore were built on land owned by Daniel Campbell who traded in goods produced from the slavery economy.

Diesel – Super-fuel? #OISF

By theorkneynews on September 13, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

At the 2023 Orkney International Science Festival (OISF) Neil Kermode OBE spoke about his personal view of the next 20 years in energy renewables. In this slide from Neil’s presentation, he plots the weight and volume against energy on a chart.

‘I am the Storm’ Vernon Bradley Exhibition

By theorkneynews on September 13, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Vernon Bradley’ s exhibition, “ I am the storm” of abstract paintings is at The Workshop and Loft Gallery, St Margaret’s Hope until the 29 September. Opening hours Tue to Sat , 10-17.00.

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