The re-opening of the campsite at the Point of Ness in Stromness has been delayed until May 23.

A group of Kirkwall Grammar School “climate champions” are hoping to disprove the myth that trees don’t grow in Orkney!

Since COP26 and thanks to Scottish Government funding, KGS climate ambassadors have been bringing their environmental plans to life.

After getting the backing of the Council, it was proposed that a small woodland be created within the school boundary – initially the plan was to plant 70 trees - in celebration of the Platinum Jubilee of HM the Queen.

Our Arts Development team are leading the search for an artist or creative collaboration to help develop a COVID-19 memorial for Orkney, as part of the national ‘Remembering Together’ programme.

A bus leaflet with a free Orkney DayRider ticket, worth £7.70, will be sent to all households across Orkney at the end of this month (May) thanks to Council funding.

It is hoped the offer will encourage people to use more sustainable modes of travel, particularly if folk are finding the price of fuel and cost of living a strain at the moment. 

The leaflet also promotes the Stagecoach Bus app which is a fantastic way to track your bus as you are waiting.

70 Union Jacks and around 180 schoolchildren part of HM the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations

Passengers from the Ambassador Cruise Line’s first lady of the sea “Ambience” will be treated to a spectacular sight during their Orkney visit as part of the county’s Platinum Jubilee 70^th anniversary celebrations for our own first lady of Great Britain, HM the Queen.