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3 October 2024
Galleries closed off at The Orkney Museum as overhaul of Viking, Picts and Iron Age displays gets underway
Work to redevelop the much loved Iron Age, Pictish and Viking galleries at The Orkney Museum will get underway next week.
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3 October 2024
“Impressive” war memorial stands out for second year running
The Kirkwall and St Ola War Memorial has received a plaudit from the Royal British Legion Scotland Highlands and Islands area for the second year running.
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3 October 2024
Orkney to host R100 drop-in events
A number of drop-in events are being held across Orkney this week for folk to find out a bit more about the Scottish Government’s R100 initiative and the opportunities it brings for accessing faster…
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1 October 2024
Children learn in a “nurturing environment” at North Ronaldsay School, say inspectors
Children learn in a “nurturing environment with positive relationships evident” at North Ronaldsay Community School, Education Scotland inspectors have found.
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30 September 2024
Women and Girls in Sport Week - leading on sports development - Elaine Harcus
Leading on sports development at Orkney Islands Council is North o’ the Galt’s Elaine Harcus, who always knew she wanted to pursue a career in sport.
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30 September 2024
Electoral Registration reminder letters
If you have received a reminder letter from the Electoral Registration Office in the last few days, then you need to act.
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30 September 2024
Women and Girls in Sport Week - Helga Flett - pedalling her way to success
This annual campaign is now in its eighth year and is firmly established as a highly recognisable campaign supported by sportscotland, Scottish governing bodies of Sport, Active Schools and wider key…
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30 September 2024
Joint exhibition marks 50-year friendship borne out of a love of art
A 50-year friendship borne out of a love of art sees a special reunion taking place with a new joint exhibition at the Orkney Museum.
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30 September 2024
Women and Girls in Sport Week - young “inspirational” Orkney kayaker selected for “Fit for Girls” programme
This years’ Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week is being held from Monday 30 September - Sunday 6 October.
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27 September 2024
Cream of the crop as Orkney marks World School Milk Day!
The bairns at Orkney’s schools – and two special visitors – enjoyed an “udderly” amazing menu dedicated to World School Milk Day on Wednesday (25 September)!