News - Scapa Flow Museum
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23 July 2025
Royal Oak sword returns to Orkney in relay around the world
(Image courtesy of Dave Snashall)
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5 September 2023
Nominate individuals or teams for an award and let them know that you think they are VIPs
Orkney Islands Council is calling on members of the local community and visitors to help shine the spotlight on OIC employees or teams who have made a difference.
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14 June 2023
Always remembered – stunning new images of WWI naval wrecks will keep memory of losses alive
Divers working with Orkney’s Scapa Flow Museum have captured some amazing underwater imagery this weekend of two First World War wrecks, both widely regarded as among the UK’s most significant naval…
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22 May 2023
Scapa Flow Museum shortlisted for Museum of the Year
It is one of two Scottish museums to make the shortlist this year, alongside The Burrell Collection, Glasgow.
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2 March 2023
New this season at Scapa Flow Museum
A number of new exhibits awaits visitors to the recently redeveloped Scapa Flow Museum which reopened today, Thursday 2 March, for the 2023 season.
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8 February 2023
Iconic naval gun from SMS Bremse returns renewed to Scapa Flow Museum
Three months ago we bundled a rare naval gun from German High Seas Fleet Ship SMS Bremse - one of only five First World War German naval guns surviving in the UK - south for conservation.It's now…
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23 December 2022
Watch this space - Council matches heritage funds to bring rare naval guns back on display
Four rare guns from the decks of WWI warships will soon be back on display at Scapa Flow Museum, following agreement from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to release leftover contingency funds from…
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9 November 2022
Scapa Flow Museum commended at Highlands and Islands architecture award
Scapa Flow Museum received a commendation at the recent Highlands and Islands Architectural Association Awards, in the 'New Life for Existing Buildings' category.
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26 August 2022
Hoy on Hoy – cycling legend Sir Chris to share golden legacy with namesake island
Please note the 'Hoy on Hoy' event has been postponed to honour the national mourning period following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Further updates will be provided in due course.
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1 July 2022
Scapa Flow Museum appears on BBC1 in Who Do You Think You Are
Orkney Islands Council's newly redeveloped Scapa Flow Museum has appeared on the small screen when an episode of the current series of ‘Who Do You Think You Are’, featuring Ralf Little, aired last…
