Electric hydrofoil passenger ferries and Scotland’s Programme for Government – what lies ahead for Orkney ?
Editorial: Ferries & Future Funding, What Lies Ahead
‘Facts are Chiels That Winna Ding’
Today, the numbers we were talking about – the exporting of forty bottles of whisky per second, the incredible contribution of farming to Scotland’s GDP – are now very much a mainstream discussion. It’s hugely encouraging that promotion of one of Scotland’s greatest success stories is being championed widely.
Ken Brophy ‘The Urban Prehistorian’ on #Stonehenge
In this excellent article Ken Brophy writes about Stonehenge and how it is used
‘Through a Glass Darkly’ – Is Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme Scuppered?
Scotland’s drinks deposit return scheme has hit another pothole on its never ending road towards implementation. This latest one coming courtesy of the UK Government is a doozie – and a baffling one at that. What is going on?
Consumers Continue to be Hit by High Food Prices
According to the latest UK Government statistics the rate of inflation has gone down – the first such decrease since August of 2022. But as everyone is experiencing, the price of your weekly food shop continues to increase. What is going on ?
Changes & Challenges Ahead for Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme
“To move forward with certainty, the UK Government must stop delaying the long overdue exclusion from the Internal Market Act. This damaging Act was imposed on the Scottish Parliament after Brexit without its consent and creates confusion and uncertainty for businesses.” Lorna Slater
Protests & Demonstrations Mark The Start Of February
Demonstrations supporting workers rights and events marking the anniversary of leaving the EU were held across Scotland
‘Keep a light on for Europe’ Orkney Vigil
An event to mark the third anniversary of the UK leaving the EU will be held at 5.30 pm on Tuesday January 31st, Kirk Green, Kirkwall
Universities: Student Numbers High But Warnings Over Staff Inequalities
Staff recorded as ‘black, Asian and minority ethnic’ (BAME) were marginalized, at a proportion of 8% in Education, which was less than half that employed in the sector (16.5%). There was also less attainment and progression for these staff.
Food Insecurity Sees Many Scots Running Out of Food
The highest levels of food insecurity were among single parents and single adults under the age of 65.
