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VACMA grants for artists opens for twelfth year
The Visual Artists and Craft Makers (VACMA) Award is now open for applications by Orkney artists, to help develop new directions and deepen skills.
26 August 2025
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Library launches new Orkney Flora Trail
A wild makeover of the Library forecourt has seen it transformed into a space where folk can enjoy and learn about local wildflowers.
25 August 2025
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Roads update for week starting 25 August 2025
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events for the week starting Monday 25 August 2025.
22 August 2025
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Appointment to Head of Active Communities role
Orkney Islands Council has appointed to its new role of Head of Active Communities
22 August 2025
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Head of Planning and Regulatory Services Appointed
Orkney Islands Council has appointed a new Head of Planning and Regulatory Services.
21 August 2025
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Plans for 20mph areas published for final comment.
Proposals to introduce 20 mph speed limits in built up areas are out for public consultation.
The draft traffic regulation order and associated plans are available on the Orkney Islands Council website and are also available to view at the Council Offices and the Warehouse Building from 14th August 2025 for a period of four weeks.
19 August 2025
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£1.3m package of support for Islands innovation
Heriot-Watt University is offering young entrepreneurs, businesses and third-sector organisations across Orkney, Shetland and the Outer Hebrides a new opportunity to develop and grow their innovative ideas through the TalEntEd Islands ‘Innovation & Commercialisation’ project.
19 August 2025
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‘Historic moment’ as Orkney Islands Council invests in third aircraft to support isles connectivity
Orkney Islands Council has unveiled a £2million package of strategic capital investments aimed at enhancing the resilience and sustainability of the county’s vital inter-island transport links.
18 August 2025
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Roads update for week starting 18 August 2025
A summing up of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events - for the week starting Monday 18 August 2025.
15 August 2025
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Pilot Whale Stranding at Roo Beach, Sanday
Following the stranding of 23 Pilot Whales at Roo Beach in Sanday, the decision has been taken to leave the whales in-situ and allow for nature to take its course.
15 August 2025
