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9 June 2025
Public Inspection Notice - Orkney Islands Council Accounts, Pension Fund Accounts and Orkney Islands Council General Charitable Trust Accounts 2024-2025
Notice is hereby given under Regulation 9 (1) of the Local Authority Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2014 that:
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6 June 2025
Roads update for week starting 9 June 2025
A summing up of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events - for the week starting Monday 9 June 2025.
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6 June 2025
Personal milestones of Ukrainian refugees shared at Pier Arts Centre
Artwork and stories put together by Ukrainian refugees living in Orkney - reflecting deeply personal journeys of healing and life in a new country – will go on show at the Pier Arts Centre in…
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3 June 2025
Inspection report published for Stromness Academy
An Education Scotland report has been published for Stromness Academy, following a routine inspection in March.
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3 June 2025
Discover the Future of Art at UHI Orkney's 2025 End of Year Exhibition
The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) Orkney campus is proud to announce the much-anticipated Fine Arts End of Year Exhibition, showcasing the talent and creativity of its students across…
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2 June 2025
Young people to voice opinions on key issues in upcoming Chamber debate
Local young people’s concerns and aspirations will be front and centre in the Council Chamber this week when the Orkney Youth Chamber Debate takes place.
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30 May 2025
Roads update for week starting 2 June 2025
A summing up of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events - for the week starting Monday 2 June 2025.
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27 May 2025
Historic sites safety advice for bus users
Our Transportation team is reminding bus users that passengers wishing to travel to the historic sites should use the timing points highlighted orange on the X1 timetable to travel to and from the…
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27 May 2025
Celebrating Island Cultures: Orkney’s School Pupils Learn About Visiting Islands Ahead of 2025 Games
School children across Orkney are diving into a world of island culture, language and geography thanks to an educational initiative launched in the countdown to the Orkney 2025 International Island…
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26 May 2025
A 'fortnight of focus' on carers for Dementia and Carers weeks
Orkney’s carers are the focus of the next fortnight as nationally Dementia Week and then Carers Week take place – with local organisations hosting events aimed at highlighting support available…
