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5 July 2023
Spectacular North Ronaldsay skies showcased during North Isles Landscape Partnership Scheme event
North Ronaldsay put on a breath-taking sunset display recently, during a special guided walk showcasing the island’s Dark Skies status.
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4 July 2023
Bird owners reminded poultry shows remain banned
With show season soon to start, Orkney Islands Council is reminding the local community that while the UK wide Avian Influenza Prevention Zone has been lifted today ( 4 July), poultry shows and…
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29 June 2023
Looking for Lucy!
We are looking for all the “Lucy’s” to have led the Norwegian Tree Lighting procession at St Magnus Cathedral between 1997 and 2022.
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29 June 2023
From Papay to puppets and a film premiere!
The Papay community has joined forces with a local artist to create an animated short film that raises awareness of worldwide environmental issues that are also impacting closer to home.
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28 June 2023
Road closures in central Kirkwall for St Magnus Marathon this Sunday 2 July
A reminder there are road closures this Sunday, 2 July, affecting central Kirkwall including Albert St, Broad St, Bridge St and Castle St, for the St Magnus Marathon. This will affect the Number 9…
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27 June 2023
OIC 2023 Summer Holiday Programme launches with something for everyone!
There’s no time for any “Summertime Blues” as the OIC Sport & Leisure Team launches its packed programme of activities for the summer months – and even better, some of them are free!
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27 June 2023
Scottish Youth Parliament to meet in Orkney as election process starts
Orkney will be centre stage for youth voice this weekend, when 100 MSYPs and their support workers gather for the 79th Scottish Youth Parliament sitting, at Kirkwall Grammar School – in the midst of…
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23 June 2023
Stand up for what you believe in! Scottish Youth Parliament open for applications
Applications to stand in the Scottish Youth Parliament’s 2023 elections opened in May and the Council’s Youth Services team is urging local young people to stand up for what they believe in - by…
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23 June 2023
Road and bus reminders for Vintage Rally and St Magnus Marathon
A reminder of temporary road closures, speed and parking restrictions coming up soon, associated with events in the community, and impacts on public buses.
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21 June 2023
Shapinsay boatbuilder shares maritime skills in short film
Keeping afloat an age-old maritime skill is the focus of a locally produced short film “From Boo to Starn: A boatbuilding journey with John Leslie”.
