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12 October 2026
'One week on a boat is worth a year on land': young Orcadians complete Ocean Youth Trust voyage
Ten young people from Orkney have spent a week living and working aboard the Alba Venturer, a 70-foot ketch operated by Ocean Youth Trust Scotland, sailing from Greenock between 5 and 10 October.
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12 October 2026
Orkney Islands Council pays tribute to Maureen Herdman
It was with great sadness that we learned of the sudden passing of Maureen Herdman.
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4 June 2026
Orkney youth worker honoured with national lifetime achievement award
Walter Gorman, who retired from his role as Team Manager for Adult & Family Learning with Orkney Islands Council in March, received one of Scotland's most prestigious youth work honours last night -…
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27 February 2026
Prom pop up appeal returns for 2026
Are you planning a wardrobe clear-out and have some formal wear that you could donate to a worthy cause?
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20 February 2026
Free training for families with or groups working with neurodiverse children
Free training aimed at parents with neurodiverse children - those awaiting or wanting to pursue a diagnosis - as well as for volunteers and professionals who support neurodiverse children and young…
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2 February 2026
Opening doors to employment across Orkney
Films showcasing the work of Orkney's Local Employability Partnership are being released this week to raise awareness of the support available to help people into work and training.
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2 December 2025
Young people celebrated at Duke of Edinburgh's Award Ceremony
Young people from Kirkwall Grammar School, Stromness Academy and Sanday were recognised for their achievements at this year's Duke of Edinburgh's Award Ceremony, held at St Magnus Cathedral on the…
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13 November 2025
Young people explore mental health and wellbeing at Orkney youth conference
Young people from across Orkney came together today for Orkney Youth Conference - Your mind. Your voice. Your future - to participate in workshops and hear from keynote speakers on mental health,…
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28 October 2025
Donate Your Pre-Loved Sportswear to Help People Get Active
sportscotland's Kit for All initiative launches in Orkney, tackling both the cost of sports kit and textile waste.
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21 October 2025
Movember and SAMH Bring Youth Mental Health Programme to Orkney
Orkney Islands Council partners with SAMH to bring Movember's ‘Ahead of the Game’ programme to local communities
