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New Website Launched Capturing the Oral History of the North Isles
Around 90 people from North Isles were interviewed as part of ‘Gaan Nort’ project
A new website has been launched capturing an oral history of Orkney’s North Isles.
23 October 2023
Scottish Bestiary Talk at Orkney Museum
Have you heard the tales of the Stoorworm, the dreaded Nucklavee and the Unicorn?
06 October 2023
VACMA grant for artists and craftmakers opens for tenth year
The Visual Artists and Craft Makers (VACMA) fund aimed at supporting artists in the county to develop their practice has opened once again for applications, for a tenth year.
02 October 2023
Nominate individuals or teams for an award and let them know that you think they are VIPs
Orkney Islands Council is calling on members of the local community and visitors to help shine the spotlight on OIC employees or teams who have made a difference.
Local people – including social care residents, school pupils, museum and library visitors, friends, family and employees – are all encouraged to nominate their VIPs for the new VIP Awards scheme.
05 September 2023
Triple Recognition for Orkney attractions in Tripadvisor Awards
Three of Orkney’s council-run cultural heritage attractions have been awarded a 2023 Traveller’s Choice Award by TripAdvisor.
15 August 2023