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12 June 2023
Lidar surveys take to Orkney’s skies
Those admiring Orkney's beautiful big blue skies over the last few days might have spotted a low flying plane carrying out important survey work for Orkney Islands Council.
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9 June 2023
Special delivery of handmade “quilted hugs” for Orkney’s young care leavers
A very special delivery of handmade “quilted hugs” was made to Orkney Health and Care (OHAC) this week to pass on to young people who are leaving the care system.
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9 June 2023
Algal blooms in local waters – be aware
Orkney Islands Council’s Environmental Health Team has placed warning notices at the Loch of Kirbister and Loch of Harray after confirmation from SEPA that blue green algal blooms have been found in…
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9 June 2023
Tomb of the Eagles survey reminder
Orkney Islands Council is urging folk with an interest in Tomb of the Eagles to take part in an online survey about what the archaeological site means to them, including their aspirations for the…
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9 June 2023
Road works update for week starting 12 June 2023
A summary of road works underway in the county or soon to start, for week starting Monday 12 June 2023.
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8 June 2023
“Admiral Nurse” for those living with dementia in Orkney is a first for Scotland
The care and support provided for those living with dementia and their families in Orkney has taken a significant step forward with the launch of a new Admiral Nurse service for the first time in…
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7 June 2023
Public Inspection Notice - Orkney and Shetland Valuation Joint Board
Notice is hereby given under Regulation 9 (1) of the Local Authority Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2014 that:
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6 June 2023
Tall Ships “trip of a lifetime” for 16 young Orkney folk
Sixteen young folk from Orkney will take part in a Tall Ships sailing experience this summer in what promises to be the trip of a lifetime!
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5 June 2023
Fae Quoy tae Castle, twenty years on
The buildings of Westray - an Orkney island’s snapshot in time
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5 June 2023
Public Inspection Notice - Orkney Islands Council Accounts, Pension Fund Accounts and Orkney Islands Council General Charitable Trust Accounts
Notice is hereby given under Regulation 9 (1) of the Local Authority Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2014 that:
