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Met Mast Installation to Get Underway at Quanterness and Hoy
Work to install 'met masts' at two of the sites being considered as part of 'Orkney's Community Wind Farm Project’ is due to get underway shortly.
9 March 2020
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Odin of Scapa launched
The first of the Orkney Islands Council two new tugs – Odin of Scapa – was launched at the end of February at the Sanmar Shipyard at Altinova in Turkey.
6 March 2020
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The Budget for year ahead agreed
Elected Members have agreed Orkney Islands Council’s budget for the next financial year.
4 March 2020
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Replacement ferry purchase moves ahead
Orkney Islands Council is set to purchase a vessel to replace the aging ferry MV Golden Mariana.
3 March 2020
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New exhibition - "Mizzle and strife and all things nice"
Saturday, 7 March, sees the opening of a new exhibition at the Orkney Museum, Tankerness House, Kirkwall.
28 February 2020
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Local opinion sought on Orkney Library & Archive services
Orkney Library & Archive is looking to hear the views of local folk about the services they provide.
28 February 2020
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Images of War – a number of unshown works to go on display at Orkney Museum
A selection of artworks from Orkney Islands Council’s wartime collections, some of which have never been shown before, will be on display at Orkney Museum from 29 February to 4 April.
28 February 2020
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Alcohol and drug hub pilot project for Orkney
A new alcohol and drug hub is to be trialled in Orkney.
28 February 2020
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Praise for long service with ferries
After more than 42 years helping steer the office side of Orkney Ferries, Lorraine MacDonald is heading off to new pastures.
26 February 2020
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Budget for year ahead discussed by councillors
Elected Members have recommended Orkney Islands Council’s budget for the next financial year.
25 February 2020
