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6 February 2025
Community Development Fund sows seed for East Mainland show park makeover
A project to improve facilities at the East Mainland show ground park for year-round use by community groups and visitors has been given the chance to take root, thanks to an initial funding offer by…
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6 February 2025
Bird keepers urged to be vigilant as wild bird flu case confirmed in Orkney
Bird keepers in Orkney are being urged to be vigilant as a case of wild bird flu was confirmed in South Ronaldsay by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) on Wednesday 5 February.
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6 February 2025
Danny’s delight at national marine award shortlisting
A deep commitment to sustainable ocean management led to the Council’s Danny Morris being shortlisted for the Ocean and Coastal Futures Bob Earll Award 2025.
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4 February 2025
Community call to help shape Smiddybrae’s 20th anniversary celebrations
The 20th anniversary of Smiddybrae House is fast approaching and staff are holding an event to gather ideas from the community as to how best to mark the occasion.
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3 February 2025
Symbols of Mortality - Exploring Orkney’s Funerary Art and Architecture
Orkney Museum, 8 February – 1 March
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3 February 2025
Cruise shuttle bus contract awarded
Orkney Transport has been awarded the contract to continue running the cruise shuttle bus service locally.
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3 February 2025
Sheltered housing tenants praise a “dedicated” OIC staff team, say Inspectors
Tenants using the Council’s sheltered housing service at Lambaness and Rae’s Close have praised a “dedicated” staff team who support them, according to the Care Inspectorate.
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31 January 2025
‘Ultimate goal’ of senior Scottish rugby cap edges closer for Orkney’s Cailynn!
The ‘ultimate goal’ of a senior rugby cap for Scotland is within ‘touchline’ distance for Cailynn Williamson who has secured a place in the nation’s U18 Caledonia squad.
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31 January 2025
Isles authorities award visitor levy scheme feasibility contract
Following a successful competitive tendering process, Orkney Islands Council, Shetland Islands Council and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar have appointed a consultant to investigate the feasibility of a…
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28 January 2025
Ferry funding flexibility welcomed by OIC
Orkney Islands Council has today (28 January) welcomed the news that the Scottish Government plans to offer additional flexibility to Orkney Islands Council in the way it receives its ferry funding.
