The COVID-19 impact is compounded by the region’s vulnerability to Brexit – five of the six most vulnerable local authority areas to Brexit are in the Highlands and Islands
Highlands & Islands Face Economic Double Whammy of Covid & Brexit
Scotland’s #Covid Amber Alert Warning
“I am today giving the nation advance notice, that the coming days are likely to see some hard but necessary decisions.”
Local Businesses Encouraged to Apply to Islands Green Recovery Programme
““The Islands Green Recovery Programme will stimulate new economic activity across our islands, helping businesses recover from the impacts of the pandemic and creating new, quality jobs. ” Paul Wheelhouse Scottish Government Minister for the Islands
The Unravelling of The British Empire: #Brexit & Beyond
50% of the GDP of The Falklands is linked to trade with the EU through Fisheries and Agriculture.
Fernvalley Wildlife Centre
Fernvalley have put in place arrangements to keep visitors and staff safe.
No Move to Phase 4 While Scotland’s #Covid19 Cases Continue to Rise
“”The decisions we all make as individuals, still affect the safety and well-being of our communities.” Nicola Sturgeon
Scotland’s Schools: Time For Reflection
“The psychological impact of the outbreak and the necessary public health control measures are likely to have had significant social, emotional and developmental effects on many children and young people and, consequently, achievement.”
Book Online Required To Visit Skara Brae
Tickets must be booked in advance
Poetry Corner:The Spanish Flu
This poem was written about Spanish Flu back in 1918. Some things are all too familiar. Stay Safe!
Financial Support for Grassroots Music Venues
Applications have opened for grassroots music venues across Scotland through the Scottish Government’s Grassroots Music Venues Stabilisation Fund.
