Engineers assessing the berthing requirements have told Jim Buck that it would be better just to have a completely new pier with an estimated cost of between £20 and £25million
The Nordic Sea Saga: Over £20million for a New Pier
Westray Pier, By Mirran Hall
The Pier in Westray
Community Cancer Gene Testing Gets Underway in Westray
Westray residents with a Westray-born grandparent who wish to be tested are encouraged to pick up a self-test saliva kit either from the Westray GP Practice or from the Westray Development Trust office.
New Tidal Energy Project in the Westray Firth For Orbital
This new project will be located adjacent to the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) facility, where Orbital has already deployed the 2MW O2, the world’s most powerful tidal turbine, under commercial operation.
#Cancer Research Reveals Orkney Genetic Link
“Many people who have the gene alteration are unaware of it. Not everyone wants to have a genetic test that looks into their future. In the long run we want to make a test available to those with Westray grandparents who want to know if they have the gene variant” Professor Zosia Miedzybrodzka, Professor of Medical Genetics at the University of Aberdeen
The Gentleman’s Cave, Westray
In the aftermath of Culloden, Orkney experienced a wave of plunder, burnings and retribution in 1746 for those who had supported the cause of Bonnie Prince Charlie.
Westray’s Louise Martin’s Outstanding Tapestry Takes Top Prize
Her work Lifetime wowed the judging panel.
Weather Forecast: Mostly cloudy, misty with some rain.
Light easterly winds. Maximum temperature 14 °C.
Weather Forecast: Windy with some sea fog in the morning, brighter later
Quite a breezy day with fresh southeasterly winds. Maximum temperature 17 °C.
The Nordic Sea Update
The vessel was bought with Orkney Islands Council paying out €364,811.00 (approx. £318,028) and the Scottish Government adding in the more substantial funding of £750,000.00.
