” Lesley’s knowledge of life in the Western Isles and Scandinavia must inspire us to consider their solutions to our problems.” Mike Robertson, Yes Orkney
Learning From Other Islands & Our Nordic Neighbours
HIAL Urged to ‘listen to the people’ on Air Traffic Management
There are calls for an investigation into how HIAL handled the Remote Towers project and the spiralling costs it involved.
How Can the University of the Highlands and Islands Work for Your Community ?
The online survey is for islanders , public bodies, businesses and the voluntary sector in the three island authorities: Shetland, Orkney and the Western Isles until 6 June 2022.
Cumbrae Memories
“I was watching ‘Antiques Road Trip’ – again – and Philip Serrell went over to Cumbrae on the ferry from Largs to Millport.”
Scotland The Best – The Islands: Peter Irvine’s Stunning New Book
Looking down on the Pierowall and its natural harbour in Westray, Orkney, Scotland. Image credit: Jim Richardson
Orkney Ferries Raised Again in Parliament & The Nordic Sea Saga
In 2020 OIC was given an extra £750,000 towards the cost of Nordic Sea which the council had bought at an estimated capital cost of £1,535,000. T
£422,551.39 Boost to Orkney Wellness Projects
Several community wellness projects in Orkney have received a boost in funding from the Scottish Government.
An Odd Coincidence
“There’s a row of books by Alice Thomas Ellis on one of our shelves.”
The Scottish Islands Passport comes to Orkney
Islanders are being offered the opportunity to help shape the future of a new app which encourages people to explore more of Scotland’s islands for more of the year.
Islands Passport: Explore Scotland All Year Round
The Scottish Islands Passport is an App you can easily download freely to your device. It provides you with information and advice about Scotland’s participating islands to encourage you to visit them.
