
“The seaman prepared to start his watch at 4 am. This was quite normal. What wasn’t normal was that he had driven from home to do it. This seaman is one of the new mariners operating autonomous vessels which have no crew on board.”
“The seaman prepared to start his watch at 4 am. This was quite normal. What wasn’t normal was that he had driven from home to do it. This seaman is one of the new mariners operating autonomous vessels which have no crew on board.”
At the 2023 Orkney International Science Festival (OISF) Neil Kermode OBE spoke about his personal view of the next 20 years in energy renewables. In this slide from Neil’s presentation, he plots the weight and volume against energy on a chart.
The sun heated stalls, stall holders and visitors up throughout the day.
Mike Robertson of Yes Orkney, which is affiliated to Believe in Scotland, was part of the steering group involved in drawing up The Route to Independence Statement, which was published at the weekend.
Mike Robertson has captured some memorable moments at the East Mainland Show
“What a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon for the whole family, from babes in arms to possibly Deerness’s oldest resident who at 97 tapped her feet to the OTMP’s music. “
It will be a mainly dry and bright day with some warm sunshine. However, some showery outbreaks of rain possible over Orkney this morning. The southeast winds will be light to moderate. Maximum temperature 19 °C.
“This powerful exploration of the pressures and influences on Thora brings new light on the life and story of Magnus seen from the viewpoint of an exploited yet indomitable woman of great spirit who chose not to be a victim.”
The Deerness Hall welcomed around 20 members of the Caithness Tractor Club last Saturday, 27th May.
Orkney Heritage Society and Mike Robertson help islanders see what the proposed Trident Transmission Poles would look like in the Orkney landscape