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23 May 2023
Yearning for a change of lifestyle or career – Orkney can offer the complete package!
From famous TV presenters to celebrity chefs, Orkney is a favourite destination of many.
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23 May 2023
Kirkwall BID announces new interim Chair
Cheryl Chapman, Destination Development Manager for VisitScotland in Orkney, has taken over from Duncan McLean, proprietor of Kirkness & Gorie as Kirkwall BID’s new interim chair.
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23 May 2023
Harbours action plan improvements well underway – but staffing remains a challenge
Work is well underway to address issues raised in a recent safety audit of operations at Orkney’s harbours – but lack of staff to carry out this important work continues to present challenges.
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23 May 2023
Moving on Up!
The Council’s Pupil Engagement Team and Papdale Parent Council are planning a free pop-up event supporting pupils moving up to Kirkwall Grammar School.
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23 May 2023
Stronsay Junior High in the running for most enterprising school title
Stronsay Junior High School has been shortlisted as one of Scotland’s most enterprising schools.
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22 May 2023
Scapa Flow Museum shortlisted for Museum of the Year
It is one of two Scottish museums to make the shortlist this year, alongside The Burrell Collection, Glasgow.
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22 May 2023
Orkney teacher enjoys a ‘commute with a difference’ to get to work!
One of our teachers has been flying high and making the national news for his unusual commute to work!
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22 May 2023
Statutory Finstown speed limit consultation underway
The next stage of the statutory consultation process required for introducing new speed limits in and around Finstown gets underway this week.
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22 May 2023
Roadworks round-up – from 22 May
Here’s a round-up of works underway or soon to start around Orkney from Monday 22 May.
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22 May 2023
Plan ahead for the Glasgow LEZ!
If you are planning a trip away and driving through Glasgow city centre from 1 June 2023, then you need to be prepared for the new Low Emission Zone (LEZ) that will be in force.
