Two projects in Orkney have been successful in applying for funding from Historic Environment Scotland (HES) as part of Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters.
Orkney Projects Benefit From Coastal Protection Funding
Volunteers Transforming Arcadia Park
Arcadia Park is located opposite the new Balfour Hospital in Kirkwall and the space is being transformed.
Shopping Locally: Supporting Businesses & Communities
“This £1 million fund, delivered by the Scottish Government, is an exciting opportunity for local projects and locally-based online businesses to support town centres and promote their local community. “
Scotland Loves Local Fund Opens
“This fund will help initiatives supporting businesses, such as projects to encourage safe shopping, business and leisure opportunities, promoting and advertising local providers of online shopping or enhancing visitor appeal.”
Groups in Orkney Encourged to Sign Up to FareShare
“FareShare Go connects local communities to supermarkets in their area with surplus food to offer thanks to innovative technology. “
“Baboon males live longer lives if they’re socially connected.”
“male baboons who form long term friendships with female groupings will live longer than males who do not.
Shortlist for SURF 2020 Awards
“The care and compassion shown by these communities is inspiring and will help us to emerge from the COVID -19 pandemic stronger and even more together.”
Scotland’s Reading Challenge For Young People
The challenge is available to all primary and secondary schools as well as community groups and libraries in Scotland, and aims to build positive reading cultures and improve literacy for young people.
Scotland’s Citizens Assembly Reconvening in September
As an independent and representative voice of citizens, the Assembly’s conclusions will be an important contribution as the country works towards renewal. Our Journey So Far
Food Fund Delivering Local Support Where It Is Most Needed
In total for Scotland £56,060,000 has been shared directly to councils, voluntary groups and the national shielding boxes. £99,000 was allocated to Orkney.
