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16 May 2023
Orkney Museum to host Ness of Brodgar artefacts
The Orkney Museum is playing host to some of the Ness of Brodgar’s finest artefacts this summer.
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16 May 2023
“Fun and fantastic” - Freyja of Scapa is officially named by two Orkney namesakes!
“Fun, fantastic, awesome and amazing” – words used by the two young Orkney girls to sum up the official naming ceremony of their namesake vessel Freyja of Scapa.
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16 May 2023
Council signs agreement with Nordic Atlantic Cooperation
Orkney Islands Council has today (9 May 2023) signed an agreement with the Nordic Atlantic Cooperation - or NORA.
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15 May 2023
Churchill Barriers’ plaque unveiled
Still connecting communities in 2023, the Churchill Barriers have been recognised with the unveiling of a National Transport Trust Red Wheels plaque on Friday (12 May) – the 78th anniversary of their…
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15 May 2023
Carers Conference - check the programme
The programme for Orkney's first Carers Conference has been finalised.
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15 May 2023
Norwegian Constitution Day 2023 programme
Orkney’s special friendship with Norway will be celebrated this Wednesday (17 May) when the annual Norwegian Constitution Day takes place.
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12 May 2023
The Scottish Bestiary - Orkney Museum from 13 May – 12 August
The latest exhibition at the Orkney Museum, Tankerness House, Kirkwall, is a collection of celebrated Scottish artists, with a very strong local connection.
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12 May 2023
Hoarding Awareness Week 15 – 19 May
We probably all know someone who doesn’t like to throw anything away – but when does hoarding become an issue and what are the real reasons behind it?
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12 May 2023
Four men, four golf courses, 24 hours and a ferry – all in aid of Macmillan!
Get your Plus Fours on, dig deep into the bunker and support this intrepid quartet on their quest to complete four golf courses and a ferry trip in one day to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
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12 May 2023
Children’s Laureate to visit Orkney
Waterstones Children’s Laureate (2022-2024), Joseph Coelho, will visit libraries across Scotland – including Orkney Library & Archive - as part of his nationwide ‘Library Marathon’ tour from May to…
