In this week’s The Orcadian
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News that six proposed windfarms are to be connected to the new Finstown substation via underground cables has been welcomed — but there has been a warning that there can be no complacency over the threat of industrialisation of the Orkney landscape.
SSEN made the surprise announcement, at a packed public meeting in Finstown last week, that power lines will be underground in a change of direction for the £900 million Orkney Link Project.
In The Peedie Orcadian this month, we lead with news that Shapinsay Community School has won a top award from UNICEF.
More inside:
- Tourism awards finalists revealed.
- Wheels in motion behind mammoth MND charity cycle.
- OIC leader talks the ‘key to ferry replacement.’
- Care worker receives official warning.
- Treasures ‘without parallel’ return to Orkney.
- Triathlete Claire named Sportsperson of the Year.
- Tractor rally message to Westminster.
- Orkney Youth Awards nominations open.
- Holy cow! More in store for mum of 23?
- Funding sought for Rousay marina.
- Engineering firm finds new home in Hatston.
- Pier Arts Centre welcomes £1.4 million boost.
- Record sales for the bull breeders.
For all this and much more, pick up The Orcadian today.