“Scots continues to play an important role in our cultural and everyday lives and informs both our identity and sense of place.”
New Linguistic Survey of Scots
‘Part Worn’ Tyres Campaign Launched
Drivers buying second hand tyres are being warned to check that they are legal and have passed the relevant safety checks.
Orkney Housing Association Supporting Key Partners in the Islands
“Housing and good quality healthcare are two of the fundamental things that people in our community need in order to live long and healthy lives. “
SEPA Flood Alert for Orkney
High spring tides, accompanied by a surge and large waves, give a risk of coastal flooding during Friday, 22nd March.
CAP funding of £300million on its way to Scottish Farmers
“I can confirm that the first tranche of 2018 Basic Payment, Greening and Young Farmer payments has now begun.”
John Rae Society Open Weekend – THIS COMING WEEKEND!!!!!!
“The theme of this weekend, entitled – ‘The Progress So Far’ – ties in nicely with the fact that John Rae’s route is to be re-traced by an expedition setting off next month – April 2019”
Menopause Meet Up
The next session is on Tuesday 26th March at 7.30pm at the Lifestyles Area at the Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall.
The Great Chocolate Fairbake Champion
And the winner is……
“Love is the thing that is most important”: Developing Scotland’s Care System
One of the most important pieces of work undertaken in Scotland is the Independent Care Review.
North Sea Platforms to be hit by more industrial action over shift patterns
All BP Platforms in the North Sea owned by Petrofac will be hit with industrial action by members of the Unite trade union.
