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fionaorkneynews, 1 hour ago to random

Bluebells and Birdsong at Happy Valley

Happy Valley is a joy to visit at any time of the year, but always in May the bluebells are astounding. This magical place is filled with bird song and trickling water where you can relax and just take in the sights and sounds. As part of Scotland's Year of Stories, Martin Laird made a series of films for Orkney News Ltd 'Orcadian Stories' .

https://theorkneynews.scot/2024/05/10/bluebells-and-birdsong-at-happy-valley/

fionaorkneynews, 1 day ago to random

First Minister John Swinney Pledges to Eradicate Child Poverty

"I will be unapologetic about bringing to this Parliament the measures we can take to eradicate child poverty and I look forward to seeking the support of others to achieve that aim. " The Scottish Parliament met yesterday, 7th May, to elect a new First Minister. Firstly, the previous First Minister, Humza Yousaf, who had indicated his intention to stand down had to officially resign.

https://theorkneynews.scot/2024/05/08/first-minister-john-swinney-pledges-to-eradicate-child-poverty/

fionaorkneynews, 2 days ago to animation

Frieren begins where most fantasy series would end (and indeed this is pure fantasy not Isekai in any way)....
Sgathaich: Frieren- Beyond Journey's End. https://theorkneynews.scot/2024/05/08/sgathaich-frieren-beyond-journeys-end/ #Animation, #Anime, #Crunchyroll, #Fantasy, #Sgathaich

fionaorkneynews, 2 days ago to random

This is the story of people being harmed and dying, not through Russian carelessness but through a deeply cynical offensive, with the civilian body count so high that we can come to no other conclusion than this: it isn’t collateral damage. Making life unliveable is the entire point of the campaign
https://theorkneynews.scot/2024/05/07/book-review-night-train-to-odessa/

fionaorkneynews, 2 days ago to random

“The UK’s privatised energy system isn’t delivering for Orkney and Shetland.”

"Someone needs to take control of a situation that is leaving households in the islands without functioning meters for months while appointments are broken" - Robert Leslie SNP General Election candidate for Orkney & Shetland The UK’s privatised energy system isn’t delivering for Orkney and Shetland according to the SNP candidate for the islands, who has accused regulator Ofgem of abdicating…

https://theorkneynews.scot/2024/05/07/the-uks-privatised-energy-system-isnt-delivering-for-orkney-and-shetland/

fionaorkneynews, 3 days ago to random

St. Peter’s, Kirkhouse

By Bernie Bell Kirkhouse, South Ronaldsay, is one of our regular places to visit and walk – either along the Bay Or in the Kirkyard We’ve never managed to be there when the Kirk was open but our neighbour, Steve, recently visited the church and sent us some photos of the interior which made us very keen to be able to go inside one day - I can almost feel and smell the wood and the polish.

https://theorkneynews.scot/2024/05/07/st-peters-kirkhouse/

fionaorkneynews, 3 days ago to worldwithoutus

The Orkney News has produced a short film about the Hall of Clestrain for the John Rae Society, as part of a fundraising drive to aid the society’s ambitious plans to restore the building and site to its former glory. #Arctic #NorthWestPassage
https://theorkneynews.scot/2024/05/06/hall-of-clestrain-new-film-produced-for-the-john-rae-society/

fionaorkneynews, 3 days ago to books

In ‘Born in Kyle’ Kay goes back to his own linguistic and cultural roots and celebrates a sense of place and belonging in his native Galston in Ayrshire’s Irvine Valley....
Book Review: 'Born in Kyle' https://theorkneynews.scot/2024/05/06/book-review-born-in-kyle/ #AlecRoss, #BillyKay, #Books, #BoswellBookFestival, #Scots

fionaorkneynews, 3 days ago to random

Community Strength at Stromness #RNLI200

It was a Sunday afternoon filled with pipes and drums resonating around the town of Stromness. What marked 5th May 2024 as special, however, was the outpouring of community love and support for the RNLI. The RNLI launched its first lifeboat in 1824 and since then the charity, run by volunteers, has saved more than 146,000 lives at sea. "24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the RNLI is ready to save lives."

https://theorkneynews.scot/2024/05/06/community-strength-at-stromness-rnli200/

fionaorkneynews, 5 days ago to random

97 Journalists & Media Workers Killed in #Gaza since October 7th

3rd of May was World Press Freedom Day. The 2024 Day focussed on the importance of journalism and freedom of expression when faced with the challenges of the proliferation of misinformation. The deliberate publication of misinformation to intentionally mislead readers is not new. The difference is that today social media can spread false news stories and reporting at great speed leaving reliable news…

https://theorkneynews.scot/2024/05/04/97-journalists-media-workers-killed-in-gaza-since-october-7th/

fionaorkneynews, 6 days ago to random

Dr Alex Armitage, Scottish Greens, Campaigning for “a fair share of the value of our natural resources for our island communities”

Dr Alex Armitage, the Scottish Green General Election candidate for the Orkney and Shetland constituency will be launching the Orkney part of his campaign at The Peedie Kirk, Palace Road, Kirkwall, on Friday 10th May, at 7pm . The event is open to the public; all are welcome to attend. Alex Armitage is an NHS consultant paediatrician in…

https://theorkneynews.scot/2024/05/04/dr-alex-armitage-scottish-greens-campaigning-for-a-fair-share-of-the-value-of-our-natural-resources-for-our-island-communities/

fionaorkneynews, 7 days ago to random

Something Different in Stenness

By Bernie Bell Since the Neolithic, people have come on Pilgrimage to the sites and stones of Orkney. Today’s believers are still drawn here – sometimes to get married in an extra-ordinary place. ‘Heksmoar’ in Stenness ...provides all things Pagan, including hand-made handfasting cords. The shop is the brain-child of Ann Moar, who also intends to set up a small lending library of spiritual/mystical literature.

https://theorkneynews.scot/2024/05/03/something-different-in-stenness/

fionaorkneynews, 7 days ago to random

Global Impact of Salmon Farming Examined in New Report

A new report produced by Fidra, the environmental charity, has looked at the worldwide impact of salmon aquaculture on the environment. There is no worldwide framework which monitors the environmental impact of this industry. Individual countries, like Scotland, have their own regulations. Environmental impacts include: organic and chemical waste, sea lice infection, disease and plastic waste. The report has…

https://theorkneynews.scot/2024/05/03/global-impact-of-salmon-farming-examined-in-new-report/

fionaorkneynews, 7 days ago to random

#wildlifecrime
https://raptorpersecutionuk.org/2024/05/01/police-believe-golden-eagle-merrick-was-shot-killed-in-south-scotland/

fionaorkneynews, 8 days ago to random

Photo ID Required at UK General Election

When the UK goes to the polls for the General Election voters will require to provide Photo ID in order to cast their vote. You will not be able to vote without it. New regulations brought in by the UK Government mean that for anyone voting in person, a form of photo ID will be needed. This does not apply to anyone who uses a postal vote.

https://theorkneynews.scot/2024/05/02/photo-id-required-at-uk-general-election/

fionaorkneynews, 8 days ago to random

Price of Weekly Spend on Groceries Continues to Rise

"What we need is action to rebalance our food environment to make healthier options more affordable, so families don’t have this dilemma of buying unhealthy food to match their budgets." - FSS Chief Executive, Geoff Ogle

https://theorkneynews.scot/2024/05/02/price-of-weekly-spend-on-groceries-continues-to-rise/

fionaorkneynews, 8 days ago to random

Game On: Exhibition Celebrates Scotland’s Gaming Industry

Game On will run at the National Museum of Scotland from 29 June to 3 November 2024. It will feature iconic characters from Space Invaders to Mario and highlight Scotland’s role as a pioneer and world leader in game development.

https://theorkneynews.scot/2024/05/02/game-on-exhibition-celebrates-scotlands-gaming-industry/

fionaorkneynews, 9 days ago to random

Where are the Stromness Maidens ?

How many Stromness maidens will be up and about early on May 1st to wash their faces in the dew of Brinkie's Brae? We look back to 1946 when there will still a few maidens about and taking part in this traditional event - although even then they were few in numbers. Stromness News: Tuesday 7th May 1946, The Orkney Herald and Advertiser.

https://theorkneynews.scot/2024/05/01/where-are-the-stromness-maidens/

fionaorkneynews, 10 days ago to random

Vaccines one of “humanity’s greatest achievements”

24th -30th April 2024 is World Immunisation Week. Vaccines have been crucial in protecting the health of people worldwide. When we were hit by the Covid pandemic in 2020, there was no vaccine to protect us, rigorous restrictions were put in place limiting our movements in an effort to protect as many people as possible till a vaccine could be found.

https://theorkneynews.scot/2024/04/30/vaccines-one-of-humanitys-greatest-achievements/

fionaorkneynews, 11 days ago to random

Share Your Views on Ferries & Transport Links

There's a chance, this week, starting today, 29th April, to share your views on the future of ferries and how they connect up with other transport links. The Islands Connectivity Plan (ICP) will replace the current Ferries Plan. It takes a much wider look at transport: including ferries, aviation, fixed links and, especially, the challenges facing the Clyde & Hebrides Ferry Services and Northern Isles Ferry Services.

https://theorkneynews.scot/2024/04/29/share-your-views-on-ferries-transport-links/

fionaorkneynews, 12 days ago to random

Closure of Kirkwall iCentre Reveals Weakness of Islands Act

No Island Impact Assessment was conducted by VisitScotland before it made its decision to pull the plug on the Kirkwall iCentre. One month ago, VisitScotland announced that it would be closing all its iCentres across Scotland and moving to a digital only information platform. Following a Freedom of Information request by The Orkney News we can reveal that despite the increasing use of the Kirkwall visitor…

https://theorkneynews.scot/2024/04/28/closure-of-kirkwall-icentre-reveals-weakness-of-islands-act/

fionaorkneynews, 13 days ago to random

#Gaza: 37 million tonnes of debris including unexploded ordnance

It will take 14 years to clear the rubble and ordnance, some of which is unexploded, from war torn Gaza. 34,350 Palestinians have been killed and over 77,360 wounded since 7th October 2023. 130 Israeli hostages are still being held and many hundreds of Gazans have been taken to detention centres in Israel. As horror after horror unfolds war crimes being committed by the Israeli Defence Forces on…

https://theorkneynews.scot/2024/04/27/gaza-37-million-tonnes-of-debris-including-unexploded-ordnance/

fionaorkneynews, 13 days ago to random

Parliamentary motion of no confidence in the SNP government lodged by Labour

Anas Sarwar MSP Leader of the Labour Party in Scotland said: “It’s a matter now of when – not if – Humza Yousaf will step down as First Minister. “It would be untenable for the SNP to assume it can impose another unelected First Minister on Scotland. “Scottish Labour has no confidence in Humza Yousaf or this SNP Government – that is why we are laying a motion today to this effect to say that…

https://theorkneynews.scot/2024/04/26/parliamentary-motion-of-no-confidence-in-the-snp-government-lodged-by-labour/

fionaorkneynews, 13 days ago to random

“My campaign in Orkney and Shetland will have winning independence at its core”

“My campaign in Orkney and Shetland will have winning independence at its core, with public ownership of energy, a route back into the EU, and more powers for the islands at the heart of that case."

https://theorkneynews.scot/2024/04/26/my-campaign-in-orkney-and-shetland-will-have-winning-independence-at-its-core/