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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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29 January 2025
Roads update for week starting Monday 3 February 2025
A summing up of road delays and closures due to road works underway or soon to start in the county - for the week starting Monday 3 February 2025.
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29 January 2025
Moodie Treasures belonging to distinguished naval Commodore return to Orkney
Centuries-old exquisitely crafted weapons owned by Captain James Moodie – known locally for his dramatic murder in Broad Street, Kirkwall - have been gifted to the people of Orkney by his modern-day…
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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.
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28 January 2025
Inspectors commend pace of change and “significant” improvements across Orkney Adult Support and Protection
Press Release on behalf of the Orkney Partnership. The Partnership services inspected are provided by NHS Orkney, Orkney Islands Council, Police Scotland and Third Sector agencies.
