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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.
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12 December 2024
Sanday Shipwreck named one of Scotland’s top archaeological finds of 2024
The Sanday shipwreck has been named one of five most amazing archaeological finds in Scotland for 2024 by ‘Dig It!’, a hub for Scottish archaeology coordinated by the Society of Antiquaries of…
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6 December 2024
Plans for Stromness Community Centre to be run by community leap forward
Long held aspirations by the Stromness Community Development Trust to take over the Stromness Community Centre on behalf of the town’s residents have leapt ahead in recent weeks – thanks to a package…
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27 November 2024
Orkney teacher’s Hockey World Cup experience “surpasses all expectations”
An Orkney teacher was part of the Scotland over-35s squad who made it to the quarter finals of the Masters Hockey World Cup in South Africa last month (October).
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25 November 2024
Active Schools 20th anniversary year – meet the team!
Active Schools 20th anniversary year – meet the team!
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18 November 2024
Isles authorities seek bids for visitor levy scheme feasibility contract
Orkney Islands Council, Shetland Islands Council and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar are jointly seeking to commission a consultant to investigate the feasibility of a visitor levy scheme for each of the…
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18 November 2024
Council Playpark Renewal Fund reopens for applications
Round 4 of the Playpark Renewal Fund has opened for applications from communities striving to improve their play parks.
