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23 September 2026
New Council Loan Scheme Aims to Bring Empty Homes Back Into Use for Orkney's Essential Workers
Property owners across Orkney are being encouraged to find out about a new loan scheme designed to help bring long-term empty homes back into use and increase the supply of housing for essential workers.
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14 August 2026
Boost for Orkney households as energy efficiency funding announced
More people in Orkney could benefit from warmer homes and lower bills, thanks to a new pot of funding from the Scottish Government.
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6 February 2026
Council Archaeology Fund digs in to support six projects for 2026
Six archaeological digs and projects in Orkney will be supported by the Council’s Archaeology fund this year - The Ness of Brodgar, The Cairns, Northern Exposure Project, Stronsay Fieldwalking…
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15 January 2026
Orkney Local Action Group appoints a new chair
Orkney Local Action Group (LAG), which brings together representatives from Orkney’s public, private and voluntary sectors, has appointed a new Chair.
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18 July 2025
Islands Cost Crisis Emergency Fund 2025/26 Now Open for Applications in Orkney
The Orkney Community Planning Partnership has announced that the Islands Cost Crisis Emergency Fund (ICCEF) for 2025/26 is now open for applications.
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2 April 2025
“Trymendous” success for Orkney rugby player as he touches down with Glasgow Warriors U16s!
Juggling schoolwork, exams, training and travel has become the norm for Orkney’s Owen Spence as he embarks on a new rugby journey with Glasgow Warriors U16s squad!
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1 April 2025
Latest round of ATAS grants announced - travel award is a “massive boost” says athletics competitor
From swimmers to a kickboxer, Olympic weightlifters to a climber – just a few of the 15 Orkney athletes to benefit from the latest round of Athlete Travel Award Scheme (ATAS) awards.
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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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27 January 2025
Let’s Talk Money - How to get your finances back on track after Christmas
For many, Christmas is the most expensive time of year, and it can be challenging to get your money back on track.
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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…