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22 May 2023
Plan ahead for the Glasgow LEZ!
If you are planning a trip away and driving through Glasgow city centre from 1 June 2023, then you need to be prepared for the new Low Emission Zone (LEZ) that will be in force.
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19 May 2023
Norwegian Constitution Day – in pictures
Orkney’s special friendship with Norway was celebrated on Wednesday (17 May) when the annual Norwegian Constitution Day took place.
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19 May 2023
Covid fund for Culture closing soon
Calling community arts and heritage groups! A reminder the Covid Recovery Fund for Culture, provided by Orkney Islands Council, is now open to applications from local arts and heritage…
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16 May 2023
Council signs agreement with Nordic Atlantic Cooperation
Orkney Islands Council has today (9 May 2023) signed an agreement with the Nordic Atlantic Cooperation - or NORA.
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16 May 2023
“Fun and fantastic” - Freyja of Scapa is officially named by two Orkney namesakes!
“Fun, fantastic, awesome and amazing” – words used by the two young Orkney girls to sum up the official naming ceremony of their namesake vessel Freyja of Scapa.
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15 May 2023
Carers Conference - check the programme
The programme for Orkney's first Carers Conference has been finalised.
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15 May 2023
Norwegian Constitution Day 2023 programme
Orkney’s special friendship with Norway will be celebrated this Wednesday (17 May) when the annual Norwegian Constitution Day takes place.
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15 May 2023
Churchill Barriers’ plaque unveiled
Still connecting communities in 2023, the Churchill Barriers have been recognised with the unveiling of a National Transport Trust Red Wheels plaque on Friday (12 May) – the 78th anniversary of their…
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12 May 2023
The Scottish Bestiary - Orkney Museum from 13 May – 12 August
The latest exhibition at the Orkney Museum, Tankerness House, Kirkwall, is a collection of celebrated Scottish artists, with a very strong local connection.
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12 May 2023
Hoarding Awareness Week 15 – 19 May
We probably all know someone who doesn’t like to throw anything away – but when does hoarding become an issue and what are the real reasons behind it?
