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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
Head Teacher sought for Orkney’s Stromness Primary School
Stromness Primary School in Orkney is seeking a new Head Teacher to lead a “small school with a big heart!”
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2 June 2023
Kirsteen helps design a strong future for Creative Orkney
Orkney fashion designer, Kirsteen Stewart, is bringing her expertise and experience in the creative industries to a new part-time role as project manager for Creative Orkney.
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2 June 2023
Orkney - the complete package!
Year after year we are named one of the best and happiest places to live in the country thanks to our wonderful lifestyle, rich heritage, landscapes, beaches, wildlife, a thriving food and drink…
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2 June 2023
Road works update for week starting 5 June 2023
Resurfacing work is continuing on the A965 in Finstown between the junction with Heddle Road and Baikie’s Stores. The current area being worked on is from the junction with Heddle Road to Smithy…
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1 June 2023
'I know I'm not alone' - Orkney Carers Conference sparks hope and confidence
Orkney’s first ever Carers Conference has been enthusiastically received by unpaid carers in Orkney, with many saying the conference was both informative and reassuring.
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1 June 2023
Harbour Authority’s Doon the Coast photo competition is back and set to be bigger than ever
Orkney Harbour Authority (OHA) has announced the launch of the Doon the Coast 2023 photography competition.
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30 May 2023
Orkney Museum exhibition – ‘Dowsing at Brodgar’
A set of dowsing rods and the fantastic archaeological surroundings at Brodgar were the inspiration behind an art exhibition to take place at Orkney Museum this summer.
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29 May 2023
Older vehicle scrappage fund open to folk in Orkney
Transport Scotland’s Mobility and Scrappage Fund is open to new applications from eligible households in Orkney.
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29 May 2023
Islands Forum ‘incredibly useful’ in making strong case to UK Government for Orkney ferry funding
Council Leader James Stockan has described the recent Islands Forum meeting as ‘incredibly useful’ - highlighting in particular his discussions with Michael Gove - Secretary of State for Levelling…
