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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
Temporary Closure of Roads in Kirkwall for St Magnus Festival 2023
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, in connection with St Magnus Festival, the roads in…
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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
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
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
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
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
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.
