An area of outstanding beauty with over 21 Munros, 22 lochs, and a huge variety of wildlife, the park is managed by the National Park Authority Board.
Saving Loch Lomond
Letters: “Climate change and doing our bit”
“Orkney could be a lead community in moving a zero carbon society. I think we need to start with a community consultation “
Extinction Rebellion Held in Orkney
Environmental activists in Orkney held an Extinction Rebellion demo on Saturday, 4th of May in Kirkwall.
Orkney Unveils Ambitious Community Wind Farm Project
Orkney Islands Council’s ambitious plans for 3 community wind farms have been described by Leader of the council James Stockan as essential to decarbonise our local community.
Climate Change Emergency Declared But Where is the Response ?
“The Scottish Government have yet to spell out how they will behave differently now that they acknowledge that there is a Climate Emergency underway.” Friends of the Earth Scotland
Poetry Corner: Cry
“I climbed the highest mountain/I watched the eagle soar”
Poetry Corner: Mountain Thoughts
On 21st of April, 1838, John Muir was born in Dunbar, Scotland.
Bus Companies Failing to Clean up Their Fleet
Only £1 million has been spent out of a Scottish Government fund of £7.89million
Air Pollution & the Unborn Child
Exposure to air pollution is linked to babies’ growth during pregnancy, according to a new study by scientists at the University of Aberdeen.
Costa & Hesta Wind Farms – Successful Appeals
DPEA Scotland has granted planning permission for 2 wind farms by Hoolan Energy to go ahead in Orkney. Full details here
