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Orkney Libraries Loan Boxes to Combat Winter Blues

12/26/2025

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Wintering Well Boxes are being loaned from Orkney Islands libraries to help residents with seasonal affective disorder.
The UKRI-funded project is led by Professor Hester Parr of the University of Glasgow.
Feedback shows users feel more energized and engaged with their surroundings during winter.
Parr advocates wider distribution of the boxes in public libraries to improve community health and wellbeing.

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Story summary

Wintering Well Boxes are being loaned from Orkney Islands libraries to help residents with seasonal affective disorder.
The UKRI-funded project is led by Professor Hester Parr of the University of Glasgow.
Feedback shows users feel more energized and engaged with their surroundings during winter.
Parr advocates wider distribution of the boxes in public libraries to improve community health and wellbeing.