It was on 24th of February 2022 that Russian forces invaded the independent nation of Ukraine.
Scotland Sends Humanitarian Aid To Ukraine: Slava Ukraini
Weather Forecast: Mainly dry today
Maximum temperature 5 °C.
Ukraine: “Scotland is your home and will be for as long as you need it to be.”
It’s an incredible story of a people determined to retain the independence of the country.
Ukrainian Independence Day
Today, August 24th, Ukraine celebrates its independence.
Scotland’s Ukrainian Super Sponsor Scheme Paused for 3 Months
A total of 21,256 visas have been issued naming a Scottish sponsor – more than 20% of the UK total, and the highest number per head of population in the UK.
Orkney Ukrainian Hosts Support Group
For those interested in hosting our Ukrainian guests there is lots of information available
Food Security: Should Scotland Be Worried?
The National Farmer’s Union (NFU) of Scotland has warned that crofters and farmers are scaling back production due to the increasing costs they are facing in fertiliser, fuel, energy, animal feed and wages.
Scotland Opens Its Heart To Ukrainian Refugees
“I would like to thank the thousands of people who have generously opened their doors to Ukrainian families, volunteered and donated to causes.” Neil Gray Scottish Government Minister with Special Responsibility for Refugees from Ukraine
The Football
“First things first. We got hosed. Battered. Completely horsed. Ukraine were absolutely brilliant. Totally deserved it.”
UK’s ‘Sick’ Economy Hit by Rising Prices & Ill Health of Workers
“It is not just about what the shocks are; it is essentially about what effect they are going to have” Andrew Bailey, Governor Bank of England
