The risk is greatest around the times of high tides particularly on Wednesday morning which is around 09:30 GMT at Stromness and 10:30 GMT at Kirkwall.
SEPA Flood Alert For #Orkney
Industrial Action Will Bring Platforms & Offshore Installations To A Standstill
The action will hit major oil and gas operators including BP, CNRI, EnQuest, Harbour, Ithaca, Shell and Total. Energy companies which have been enjoying a massive surge in their profits.
Namibia
Namibia gained independence from South Africa on 21 March 1990 making today the 33rd year of Namibia’s existence as an independent state.
Weather Forecast: Early rain for Orkney, then dry.
Rain dying out across Orkney this morning to leave a dry afternoon with some sunshine breaking through. Maximum temperature 9 °C.
Pentalina Returns to Serve Orkney
The MV Pentalina will be back serving the route from St Margaret’s Hope, Orkney, to Gills Bay on the Scottish mainland from the 18th of April
‘No winter lasts forever’
“No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.” – Hal Borland
Orkney Men’s Shed Official Opening
On Saturday March 18th Orkney Men’s Shed held their official opening and open day at their new premises based in the Old Herring Factory in Stromness, which they share with two other local community groups.
More Than Fibro Charity plea for local volunteers
“We are looking for local volunteers to facilitate face-to-face support group meetings which we hope to hold once every 4-6 weeks.”
Weather Forecast: Mainly dry and cloudy today. Wind and rain tonight.
Light mainly east or northeasterly winds. Maximum temperature 7 °C.
Opening ” a unique window on the diversity of early life on Earth.”
A small piece of Rhynie fossil plant with fossil fungi colonising the ends, viewed through a microscope. Image credit: Loron et al
