Councillors and council staff joined people across the UK in observing a minute’s silence at 11 this morning as a mark of respect following the Manchester terrorist attack.
Harvey Johnston, the Council’s Convener, has written a message of sympathy and support for all those affected by the tragedy:
Oh Manchester, we share your pain
The bairns and youngsters maimed and slain
By Evil, rank and inhumane.
Orkney stands with you.
With Barra too we grieve today
Together, Good can win the fray
And Love, not Hate’s the only way.
Orkney stands with you.
