As the tourism sector begins to open up after months of lockdown The Orkney News looks at some holiday ideas.
Opening up Tourism – How Do We Make ‘Normal’ Safe ?
Uncertainty and Risk As the Heritage Sector Reflects on the #Covid19 Pandemic
“The emotive wording of some responses expressed the pressures people were under to cope with the crisis on a personal and professional level”
When Is A Home, Not A Home?
“We were talking with someone we know who lives in Stromness, who told us that lock-down has shown him just how many empty houses there are, around him.”
Maree Todd MSP: Work Is Needed In “Tackling Today’s Racism “
“We need to listen to their stories of racism encountered on the streets, in the schools and other institutions of Scotland, uncomfortable though they may be.”
How do Orcadians View The Heart of Neolithic Orkney?
The impact of mass tourism on the UNESCO World Heritage Site ‘The Heart of Neolithic Orkney’ was the subject of a public consultation commissioned by Historic Environment Scotland.
Good News for Construction and Tourism
This week there has been some good news for the construction and tourism sectors in Scotland.
Tourism Businesses Supporting Frontline Workers
VisitScotland invites businesses to share their activity on social media, tagging @visitscotnews.
Exciting StoryTagging Project Reaches Out Across The North
It will collect up to 30 stories in each partner country which celebrate language, dialect and culture, economic heritage, traditions, history, folklore, landscape and archaeology.
HMS Tern,Birsay – Community Buy Out Quick Survey
Over the last 10 years, a dedicated sub-group of Birsay Heritage Trust volunteers have carried out clearance on the site, organised local tours and run community open days.
Why The Tourism Sector Needs To Change
This is a time for examining the tourism sector much more closely than ever before. Change is required.
