Orkney In The News

For a horrible, horrible reason...

The Scotsman: Scottish Backpacker Murdered

I didn't know Karen personally, as she was a few years younger than me - but Orkney's a close-knit community, and something like this impacts heavily on the population. It's so tragic that this bonny girl with so much ahead of her, and clearly living her life to the full, should be robbed of her future in such a callous manner.

I hope they find the coward(s) who did this to her and that they get what is coming to them.

My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends - here in Orkney, and further afield... It's clear she was a popular girl, and touched many lives during her time on the earth. May your memories of her sustain you...

R.I.P. Karen...

Nev, Can You Do Me A Favour?

I spent a while of Sunday, cuddled up warm on the sofa, watching back-to-back episodes of "The Zoo" - following day to day life at Auckland Zoo... and I've fallen in love!

I want a Kea!

Next time you spot one, can you grab it and post it to me? Ta!

Yes, I know they're destructive wee buggers, but they're just so cute and clever!