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23 July 2025
Royal Oak sword returns to Orkney in relay around the world
(Image courtesy of Dave Snashall)
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16 July 2025
Revamp for Kirkwall Grammar School games area
The multi-use games area (MUGA) at Kirkwall Grammar School has been given a revamp, just in time for the summer sun - and the Orkney 2025 Island Games of course!
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23 June 2025
Dive into Summer Fun with Our 2025 Summer Holiday Programme!
If you're on the hunt for something to do during the summer holidays, then look no further than our Sport & Leisure Team's extensive programme of activities for July and August.
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12 June 2025
One Month to Go: Orkney Set to Celebrate Sport and Culture at the International Island Games 2025
With just weeks to go, Orkney is putting the final touches to an unforgettable Island Games - where thrilling international sport meets vibrant island heritage, music, food, and community spirit.
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29 April 2025
‘Share the Vision’ team spotlights resources at Orkney Library for sight-impaired readers
The amazing array of resources for folk with vision impairment will be the focus on 3 May at Orkney Library and Archive as the team is visited by the national, ‘Share the Vision’ campaign.
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28 April 2025
Life and work of Jim Baikie in full colour at The Orkney Museum
The life and work of award-winning comic book artist and local creative genius Jim Baikie is on show at The Orkney Museum this summer. Jim Baikie (1940-2017) was a truly remarkable Orcadian, who is…
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9 April 2025
Isles schools get their kicks out of fun football sessions!
The Council and Scottish Football Association’s (SFA) ongoing Isles Community Programme got the Royal seal of approval from one Stronsay school pupil who declared: “If I was King, I would have…
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2 April 2025
“Trymendous” success for Orkney rugby player as he touches down with Glasgow Warriors U16s!
Juggling schoolwork, exams, training and travel has become the norm for Orkney’s Owen Spence as he embarks on a new rugby journey with Glasgow Warriors U16s squad!
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1 April 2025
Latest round of ATAS grants announced - travel award is a “massive boost” says athletics competitor
From swimmers to a kickboxer, Olympic weightlifters to a climber – just a few of the 15 Orkney athletes to benefit from the latest round of Athlete Travel Award Scheme (ATAS) awards.
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27 March 2025
Orkney’s 2025 Easter Holiday Programme launches
A fun packed Easter programme of activities for the Spring holidays has been launched – and even better, some of them are free!
