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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.
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11 November 2024
Sports Awards Deadline Approaching
The deadline for nominations for the Orkney Sports Awards 2024 is fast approaching.
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4 November 2024
Capturing the sounds of Orkney 2025
The sounds of Orkney sport will echo in music around Orkney’s iconic St Magnus Cathedral next summer, alongside voices from island groups involved in the 2025 Island Games, as part of a project…
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1 November 2024
Orkney teacher recognised for her “unmatched dedication” to athletics
An Orkney teacher has been named a recipient of one of the prestigious Eric Liddell Recognition Awards for her “unmatched dedication” to the Orkney Athletic and Running Club.
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26 October 2024
'Huge joint effort’ secures Games ready gymnastics equipment
Orkney’s burgeoning gymnastics scene launched into a new era last week as state-of-the-art competition-level kit was put through its paces for the first time, following what the club describe as ‘a…
