Cathedral shines bright for Ukraine

St Magnus Cathedral has been lit up this evening as a mark of Orkney’s solidarity with Ukraine.

Hues of yellow and blue — the colours of the Ukraine flag — will shine on the ancient sandstone landmark for the next three nights.

The decision to light up the cathedral was made by islands councillors after it was presented as and “urgent item” at Thursday’s general meeting.

St Magnus Cathedral joins landmarks across the world in showing off the Ukraine colours, following the country’s invasion by Russia.