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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
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…
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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
Realignment of A961 comes to Planning Committee
An application will come forward to Orkney Islands Council’s Planning Committee this next week for changes to the A961 road between Kirkwall and St Mary's in Holm.
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26 May 2023
Counting down to the first free Multiply numeracy course for adults!
Applications are open for the first free numeracy course in Orkney to be delivered by The Learning Link through Multiply – a new programme aimed at transforming the lives of adults by improving…
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26 May 2023
Road works update for week starting Monday 29 May 2023
A roundup of works underway or soon to start around Orkney, for the week starting Monday 29 May 2023.
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26 May 2023
Scapa Flow Museum partnership with National Museum of the Royal Navy will highlight unique naval heritage
Orkney Islands Council (OIC) and the National Museum of the Royal Navy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to share experience and expertise in developing the awareness and understanding of…
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25 May 2023
College Fine Arts Degree show has a presence of playfulness
The Orkney public will be treated to a degree show of the highest calibre, when final year BA Fine Art students at Orkney College show their works in June.
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25 May 2023
Temporary Closure of Roads in Kirkwall for Saint Magnus Marathon Event
Notice is hereby given that Orkney Islands Council has made an order in terms of section 62 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users during the Saint Magnus…
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25 May 2023
Temporary Closure of Roads in Finstown for Firth Gala Day Fancy Dress Parade
Notice is hereby given that Orkney Islands Council has made an order in terms of section 62 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to the effect that, between the hours of 19:15 and 20:30 on Saturday 17…
