“Transport to healthcare appointments is a big issue for older veterans especially. It’s complex. Some people want to be accompanied on journeys, some just want a phone call, and others want someone to meet them when they arrive”
The free bus travel is for the whole of Scotland, not just Orkney, so really useful to have if you are visiting friends and relations or attending an event outwith Orkney.
This is the true tale of a glorious adventure made by a peedie painted Stromness stone.
For week 3 of our short films as part of The Doors Open event, The Orkney News has crossed The Pentland Firth.
Last week hundreds of flights were cancelled at UK airports due to high rates of staff sickness due to Covid.
The operation of train services has transferred from Abellio ScotRail (ASR) to ScotRail Trains (SRT), a publicly owned company.
“Something that I’m pondering, is whether I’ll be able to do the things I used to do before Covid, after Covid has passed “
If you live in Scotland and are 5-21 years old you are eligible for a card giving you free bus travel from 31 January
From today, Friday, 7th of January, people travelling to Scotland from abroad who are fully vaccinated or under the age of 18 will no longer need to take pre-departure Covid tests.
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.
