Remember Orkney Library & Archive is CLOSED this Monday (6th) for the #MayDay Public Holiday.

This year the staff are all heading out to Inganess Bay and the wreck of the Juniata for our annual re-enactment of the shark hunt from JAWS. 🦈

We're gonna need a bigger picnic.

#CallOut 12/24

At 11:29 this morning, Lomond MRT were called to an accident at Craigmore Hill above Aberfoyle.

The caller reported her dog had fallen over a crag edge. Pleased to report the Border Terrier sustained nothing worse than a sheepish look from the fall 🐾😊

Former Scottish finance secretary Kate Forbes has announced she is not running for the SNP leadership.

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RIP Duane Eddy. Here he is appearing with Art of Noise on The Tube in 1986. They both had higher artistic pinnacles than this, but how great does that guitar sound? #Twangy

So sorry to learn this tragic news. It was a joy and privilege to work with Brian McCardie. Off screen Brian couldn’t have been more different from the character he portrayed. Brian was warm, funny and charming. Sending deepest condolences to his family. bbc.com/news/articles/…

I know how big a privilege being First Minister is, but also the toll it can take. I also know what a wrench it is to step aside, even when sure it is the right thing to do.
Humza has conducted himself with grace, dignity and integrity - both as FM and in the manner of his…

BREAKING: Humza Yousaf announces he’ll stand down as First Minister and says he intends to stay in the post until his successor is found. (By law parliament has 28 days to elect a new FM).

BREAKING Humza Yousaf confirms he is to resign as SNP leader, continuing as first minister only until his successor is elected. bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-s…

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Here’s 80 year old Bobby Young finishing track 10k in 47:54 to land his 96th scottishathletics medal 🥇 👏
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The team are looking strong at Balmaha, Loch Lomond. 💪🏻 Highland Fling Race #ultrarunning Maryhill Harriers

Good luck to all those venturing out to run the 53 miles of the Highland Fling Race but especially to my club mates from the Maryhill Harriers. You’ve done the training - you’ve got this. 💪🏻 #ultrarunning scottishathletics Craig Perrie

A memorial to a scientist who was murdered by her ex-husband in 1978 has been unveiled at the university where she worked. University of Aberdeen has dedicated a plaque to Dr Brenda Page next to its laboratories, and a tree has been planted in her memory.

The SNP MP Stephen Flynn says he spoke to Humza Yousaf last night and it was clear to him 'he was going to come out fighting' as he faces a confidence vote at the Scottish Parliament. #bbcgms

Fresh snow on the Cairhgorms today #cairngorms #ScottishHighlands #snow

Beautiful pink sky above #Glasgow reflecting on the windows of the Science Centre.

Sad news that the button-key accordionist Fergie MacDonald, MBE, has died at the age of 86.
The 'Ceilidh King' was a true legend. Rest in peace.
(pic credit: Inverness Courier)

Team call out this evening to a climber who had sustained a lower leg injury whilst climbing at Huntly's Cave. After receiving casualty care from the Scottish Ambulance the climber was evacuated out to R151 and airlifted to hospital. We wish the casualty a speedy recovery.

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A 59-year-old man has today, Thursday, 18 April, 2024, been re-arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party. scotland.police.uk/what-s-happeni…

How awful. A stretch of water I know well.