light winds for Orkney. Maximum temperature 7 °C.
Weather Forecast: Dry with sunny or clear spells.
Cruising, #Covid & The Climate Crisis
as this public health crisis continues into its third year Orkney is set to welcome a possible 207 cruise ships with the first one due to arrive, MS Gann, on 24th of March.
Weather Forecast: Sunny intervals and showers. Breezy
Fresh southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 7 °C.
Weather Forecast: Orkney mainly dry today.
Maximum temperature 6 °C.
First Photo of the Moon: #OnThisDay
On 2nd of January 1839 the first photo of the Moon was taken by French photographer Louis Daguerre.
Sunrise, Sunset
“One season following another/Laden with happiness and tears.”
Stormy Weather
“Mike was talking with someone about Storm Arwen and discussing the places in Orkney which are more sheltered, and which are more exposed. “
The Key to the Formation of Mountains – Life
“Ultimately what our research has shown is that the key to the formation of mountains was life, demonstrating that the Earth and its biosphere are intimately linked in ways not previously understood.” Professor Parnell
Weather Forecast: Dry, bright morning. Rain, strengthening winds edging eastwards this afternoon.
Rain accompanied by strengthening southerly winds with risk of gales later. Maximum temperature 12 °C.
Weather Forecast: Mostly cloudy with a few showers
Moderate southerly breeze. Maximum temperature 17 °C.
