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Orkney’s streets turn Platinum Jubilee red, white and blue!
Orkney’s main thoroughfare turned red, white and blue as part of the HM the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations on Monday morning 30 May.
The Ship2Shore organised event saw around 180 children from Glaitness School march to Kirkwall harbour much to the delight of onlookers.
30 May 2022
Platinum Jubilee Celebrations for Orkney
A number of community celebration events are due to take place in Orkney next week to mark Her Majesty the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
27 May 2022
Waste and recycling over Jubilee period
Changes to waste and recycling services over the period celebrating Her Majesty the Queen's Platinum Jubilee:
20 May 2022
First lady of the sea to receive royal welcome!
70 Union Jacks and around 180 schoolchildren part of HM the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations
Passengers from the Ambassador Cruise Line’s first lady of the sea “Ambience” will be treated to a spectacular sight during their Orkney visit as part of the county’s Platinum Jubilee 70th anniversary celebrations for our own first lady of Great Britain, HM the Queen.
13 May 2022
Commonwealth Flag to Fly in Orkney
The Commonwealth Flag will be flown from the Kirkwall Town Hall today (March 14) for Commonwealth Day.
14 March 2022
