“The community is really focussed on the transition to net zero, and with no waste recycling on the island, this grant funding is going to be pivotal for the community, not only in terms of supporting the community growing project but also in terms of dealing with waste in an island setting. “
£433,976 Funding Boost for Two Community Housing Projects in Orkney
Two houses on Papa Westray and another house on the island of Eday are set to be bought by their local communities following grants from the Scottish Land Fund (SLF).
Seeking Organic Farmers in Eday
The Orkney News has had a request from Sean who is trying to contact organic farmers in Eday who have had a series of Geodesic Domes recently constructed
UPDATED Eday Islanders Campaign Against Proposed “industrial styled turbines”
The massive wind turbines will dominate the southern coast of Eday including Greentofts Bay and Malt Barn Sands home to a permanent seal colony and otters.
Eday Islanders Campaign Against Proposed “industrial styled turbines”
The area circled in red is where the application if successful will see massive wind turbines dominating the southern coast of Eday including Greentofts Bay and Malt Barn Sands home to a permanent seal colony and sea otters.
Transporting Hydrogen To Where It Is Needed : EMEC’s Tube Trailers
“These trailers will help support a number of hydrogen projects on Orkney and help it continue to lead the way in Scotland’s emerging hydrogen sector.” Michael Matheson, Scottish Government
Cutting Edge AI Software to Optimise Hydrogen Production and Storage
A 12-month project in Orkney will trial artificial intelligence (AI) software to optimise hydrogen production and storage.
The Tomb Trail Is Go!!
what I think of as The Tomb Trail is now becoming a reality under a new name as they’ve changed the project name from ‘Landscapes of the Dead’ to ‘Tombs of the Isles’
Electrifying News for Orkney
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Cannabis Plants worth £30,000 Seized in Eday Raid
A 57-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with this recovery. He is due at Kirkwall Sheriff Court at a later date.A full report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.