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29 November 2022
Christmas trees to be lit up across the county
Kirkwall’s Christmas tree – a gift from Norway - will be lit up this Saturday (December 3) as part of a series of outdoor tree lighting ceremonies.
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24 November 2022
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies 2022, 25 November – 10 December
Orkney Islands Council is grateful to all the people and organisations for their help and support with these events.
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3 November 2022
St Magnus Cathedral is continuing to make its mark in society!
Just weeks after winning a national award for its outstanding welcome to visitors, now Custodian/Visitor Services Officer, Fran Hollinrake, will be sharing more information on the national stage…
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28 October 2022
Keeping Orkney Safe – Bonfire Night
The Orkney Community Safety Partnership wants everyone to remember, remember the 5th of November for all the right reasons in 2022!
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15 September 2022
Cathedral Service for Queen Elizabeth II
A service of reflection and thanks for the life of Queen Elizabeth II will take place at St Magnus Cathedral this Sunday evening led by Reverend Fraser Macnaughton, Minister to St Magnus Cathedral.
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8 September 2022
Death of Queen Elizabeth II
It has been announced by Buckingham Palace that The Queen has died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
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26 August 2022
Hoy on Hoy – cycling legend Sir Chris to share golden legacy with namesake island
Please note the 'Hoy on Hoy' event has been postponed to honour the national mourning period following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Further updates will be provided in due course.
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8 August 2022
Free County Show shuttle bus
Stagecoach is sponsoring the Orkney Agricultural Society by proving a free shuttle bus to and from the County Show, as part of a park and ride service from Orkney Auction Mart.
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8 August 2022
Additional bus services for Dounby Show Day
Stagecoach will be operating additional services on Dounby Show day - running: Kirkwall – Dounby; Dounby – Stromness; Stromness – Dounby; Dounby – Kirkwall.
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25 July 2022
St Rognvald’s Peedie County Show hailed a great success
The second Peedie County Show at St Rognvald’s has been hailed a great success.
