News From Orkney Islands Council
Planning applications have been made to install ‘met masts’ at two of the sites being considered as part of ‘Orkney’s Community Wind Farm’ project.
Planning Applications for ‘Met Masts’ at Quanterness & Hoy
Farming Matters: Alister Jack
Tomorrow, Wednesday, the new Secretary of State for Scotland, Alister Jack, will be in Stranraer for the Cattle Show. Columnist Alec Ross reflects on what Brexit means for his home town – and for Scotland.
Normalising Chaos
“All things are subject to interpretation. Whichever interpretation prevails at a given time is a function of power and not truth.” Friedrich Nietzsche
Make a Visit to Orkney’s World War II Sites
The sites are mainly free with a few having an admission charge and/or a tour offered.
St Magnus Way Marker Stone and Display Board Unveiled at Finstown
The theme for this section of the Way is Forgiveness reflecting on whether Hakon was sorry for the murder of Magnus.
Classic Album Sundays Celebrates Neil Young
“More Barn!” Classic Album Sundays celebrates Neil Young – Harvest + After The Goldrush
July’s Military Breakfast Club
There were 18 of us on Saturday morning including the Dutch Aunt of Albert .
Affordable Energy ? Mind The Gap
One solution to the problem of over production was to produce hydrogen fuel from the excess electricity generated.
Jo McKenzie’s Layers Of Colour
“I first came across Jo McKenzie’s work at the dig at the Ness of Brodgar, last year.”
SEPA Flood Alert for Orkney
Heavy and thundery showers are expected to drift close to Orkney overnight through into Monday morning.
