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16 February 2023
Wave of interest in Orkney’s cruise offer
The smooth running of Orkney’s cruise industry is seen as a “beacon of success” by other UK ports who strive to reach the high standards set in the county.
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15 February 2023
Another £600k awarded to OIC for warmer homes
Orkney Islands Council has been awarded another £600k by the Scottish Government to help more households with energy efficiency works.
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15 February 2023
The Hub To Host First Employer Event
Recruitment and retention support to help Orkney employers
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15 February 2023
New Employability Hub to provide key base to support people on their employment journey
“We have been involved in shaping the hub from the start, that makes us feel powerful” – supported planning group
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14 February 2023
Families in Orkney urged to make sure they don't miss out on school age payment
Parents and carers in Orkney are being urged to check whether they should apply for Best Start Grant School Age Payment as this year’s deadline approaches.
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14 February 2023
Council’s Culture Fund open for applications
Orkney Islands Council is inviting applications for its Culture Fund – a scheme aimed at supporting cultural activity in Orkney.
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14 February 2023
Tomb of the Eagles artefacts now on display in The Orkney Museum
Hugely significant and much loved artefacts from the Tomb of the Eagles in South Ronaldsay have been transferred to the care of Orkney Islands Council’s Museums Service, while a long term plan for…
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14 February 2023
Art in Orkney exhibition at The Orkney Museum
This Saturday, 18th February, sees the opening of the first temporary exhibition of the year at the Orkney Museum, Tankerness House, Kirkwall. ‘Art in Orkney 1875-2020: A Private Collection’. This…
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13 February 2023
Parents and former pupils appeal for new Head Teacher to lead their “unique” school
Papa Westray - one of Orkney’s smallest islands – is seeking a new Head Teacher to lead the school and embrace community life.
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13 February 2023
From Somerset to Orkney – pupil shares “love” for tiny island school in hunt for new Head Teacher
Leaving a 200-pupil school at the other end of the country to set up home on the tiny island of Papa Westray, hasn’t phased 10-year-old Eva!
