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13 November 2025
Young people explore mental health and wellbeing at Orkney youth conference
Young people from across Orkney came together today for Orkney Youth Conference - Your mind. Your voice. Your future - to participate in workshops and hear from keynote speakers on mental health,…
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13 November 2025
Carers Conference Countdown - 2025
The countdown is on to Orkney’s second Carers Conference which takes place in Kirkwall on 27 November.
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12 November 2025
Orkney Islands Council welcomes Places for People Scotland as new housing partner to deliver 500 homes
Orkney Islands Council has entered a landmark partnership with Places for People (PfP) Scotland to deliver up to 500 new homes over the next decade – becoming the first national housing association…
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11 November 2025
Statement by COSLA: Pay framework for Scotland’s local authority Chief Executives
"It is appropriate and right in employment practice to review salaries periodically, to ensure remuneration reflects the demands of the role.
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10 November 2025
Six decades of Orkney jewellery celebrated in new exhibition
A new exhibition at The Orkney Museum celebrates the islands' jewellery tradition, from archaeological influences to contemporary designs. The public are invited to a launch event on Saturday 15…
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7 November 2025
Roads update for week starting 10/11/25
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events for the week starting Monday 10/11/2025.
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7 November 2025
Weight restrictions increased at Eday pier – but longer-term fix required
This will allow activities such as livestock movements, fuel deliveries and large deliveries of food and goods to the island to resume.
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5 November 2025
Council welcomes student accommodation funding
Orkney Islands Council has welcomed a funding award from the Scottish Government which will allow them to move forward with plans to increase the availability of student accommodation in Orkney.
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31 October 2025
Free Admission for Public to Attend Screening and Q&A of Acclaimed Suicide Prevention Film
The Orkney Suicide Prevention Taskforce would like to welcome the public in Orkney to attend one of two screenings of The Low Road at the Pickaquoy Centre on Wednesday 19 November 2025.
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31 October 2025
Roads update for week starting 03/11/25
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events for the week starting Monday 03/11/2025.
