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17 March 2025
Time to stand still as the Cathedral clock undergoes a Spring clean and service!
Time will stand still whilst the Cathedral clockwork undergoes a major overhaul and clean this Spring.
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18 February 2025
Revamped Stronsay play area gets the thumbs up!
Work continues to breathe life into other parks across Orkney
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14 February 2025
Tenth ‘paper costume’ show at KGS helps ‘rustle’ in the Island Games
Third year Art and Design pupils from KGS showcased winning designs on Wednesday (12 Feb 2025), during the tenth annual Paper Costume show - with this year’s theme of course being the Island Games!
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13 February 2025
On your marks, get set, go for Orkney's fourth Parasport Festival!
Registration for the popular event is now open!
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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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24 January 2025
Young people to tackle wider community loneliness with cafe get together events
Following on from the successful Young Scot Youth Loneliness Bubble Tea project last year, young folk in the West Mainland are planning a couple of wider community get togethers for anyone looking…
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23 January 2025
Finlay serves up a game to remember at Scottish Squash National Finals!
Orkney squash player Finlay Scott served up a game to remember at the weekend – reaching the final of the under 23 Scottish nationals.
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23 December 2024
Come alive and learn something new in 2025!
Setting yourself new goals or challenges in the New Year?
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18 December 2024
Orkney’s archaeology steals the show again
Three archaeological digs in Orkney supported by the Council – Swandro in Rousay, Blomuir tomb in Holm, and The Cairns in South Ronaldsay – have captured slots in popular UK-wide programmes this…
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17 December 2024
Orkney swimmer named triple junior champion at Scottish Championships
An Orkney swimmer is continuing to make a name for herself on the national scene, coming away from the Scottish Swimming Open Championships as a triple junior champion.
