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27 October 2025
Orkney Sports Awards Return for Biggest Year Yet
Nominations are now open for the Orkney Sports Awards 2025, celebrating the outstanding achievements of the county's athletes, coaches, volunteers and teams.
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21 October 2025
Movember and SAMH Bring Youth Mental Health Programme to Orkney
Orkney Islands Council partners with SAMH to bring Movember's ‘Ahead of the Game’ programme to local communities
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29 September 2025
Make the most of the October half-term with our holiday programme
Looking for ways to keep the family entertained during the October school holidays? Orkney Islands Council has you covered with an exciting programme of activities running throughout the autumn break.
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25 September 2025
Change to opening hours at Warehouse Buildings
The opening time on Wednesdays at the Warehouse Buildings in Stromness has changed - with the facility now opening at 10:00am instead of 9:15am.
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27 August 2025
Council’s Culture Fund helps blow trumpet for local arts scene
Orkney’s very own small chamber orchestra, Orkney Camerata, is one of eight local arts groups who’ve hit new highs this year thanks to assistance from the Council’s Culture Fund.
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26 August 2025
VACMA grants for artists opens for twelfth year
The Visual Artists and Craft Makers (VACMA) Award is now open for applications by Orkney artists, to help develop new directions and deepen skills.
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25 August 2025
Library launches new Orkney Flora Trail
A wild makeover of the Library forecourt has seen it transformed into a space where folk can enjoy and learn about local wildflowers.
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22 August 2025
Appointment to Head of Active Communities role
Orkney Islands Council has appointed to its new role of Head of Active Communities
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30 July 2025
Council’s Culture Fund opens for 2026-27 projects
Orkney Islands Council is inviting applications for its Culture Fund – a scheme aimed at supporting cultural activity in Orkney.
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23 July 2025
Sanday Shipwreck identity revealed
(Image courtesy of Rod Thorne, Sanday)
