“The grant is part of a package of support for young carers which will also include free bus travel from 2020/21, subject to a successful pilot.”
New Young Carer Grant for 16 – 17 Year Olds
‘Vittles’ and ‘Plainfare’ – The Orkney Aviation Festival
What links together The Berlin Airlift, Hershey’s Chocolate Bars and the small Orkney island of Flotta ?
The Lesson – A Short Story
“In most short stories there is an element of truth. Truth gleaned from life’s experiences and our perceptions of the larger world around us.”
Local MSPs Supporting the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning
“ The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning is a brilliant initiative from MacMillan”
‘Tis the season to see fungi – 5
Name that fungi: number 5 Fungus goes green with envy of his golden neighbour!
Nick at the Orkney International Science Festival – ‘He lit the lamp for Chemistry’
“He himself one of the scientific giants of his time said his greatest discovery was Faraday! “
Ring of Brodgar Update – September 2018
The site is the most visited place on Orkney and is frequented not just by visitors but by locals too.
‘Tis the season to see fungi…
Name that fungi: number 4 – Fungus finds a friend
Farming Matters: A Deeper Understanding
“we must see things as they have never been and ask “why not?” Robert Kennedy
Cliff Rescue Near Thurso
The work never stops for our emergency services as they go to the aid of a person who has fallen at cliffs near Thurso, Sunday 16th of September.
