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239 results for “St Magnus Cathedral”
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Community centres
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Find out about hiring Kirkwall and St Ola Community Centre or Stromness Town Hall for your event.
Last updated 12 October 2026
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Remembrance event for Merchant Navy Day in Orkney
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To mark Merchant Navy Day, a short service and wreath laying ceremony is being held at the Kirk Green War Memorial outside St Magnus Cathedral on Thursday 3 September 2026.
Last updated 14 September 2026
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Orkney 2025: Island Voices & Island Soonds
Leisure and culture Public art and case studies
Orkney Islands Council successfully delivered two major arts projects celebrating Orkney and island cultures worldwide during the 2025 International Island Games, which took place from 12 to 18 July 2025.
Last updated 13 October 2026
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Item 2 - Visitor Experience
Last updated 22 October 2026
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Burial Grounds Management Plan
Last updated 5 August 2026
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Norwegian Constitution Day celebrations to take place this weekend
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Orkney will wish ‘Gratulerer Med Dagen’ to our Norwegian friends this weekend as Norwegian Constitution Day is marked in the county.
Last updated 30 June 2026
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Convener's tribute to Lord Wallace
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On behalf of Orkney Islands Council – both elected members and officers – I want to place on record our deep sadness at the passing of Lord Wallace.
Last updated 22 June 2026
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Bikeability coordinator wins recognition at annual awards.
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Orkney Islands Council’s Road Safety Officer, Yvonne Scott, has been recognised as the highly commended runner‑up for the Keith Fergus Annual Achievement Award, celebrating outstanding commitment to…
Last updated 22 June 2026
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OIC brings year to a close with half century event
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An event will take place in Kirkwall next month to mark 50 years since the official formation of Orkney Islands Council.
Last updated 22 June 2026
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Shining a Light on Care Experienced Week 2025
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Care Experienced Week takes place this month across Scotland, a week with a purpose to celebrate every child, young person and adult with experience of care and their supporters.
Last updated 22 June 2026
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Storm Floris - Service Updates
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An amber weather warning for wind - covering Orkney - has been issued for up to 23:00hrs tonight (4 August 2025). It is expected that there will be significant impacts locally.
Last updated 22 June 2026
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'A playful take on islandness’ shines through in Council public arts showcase
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A cultural feast of public art supported by Orkney Islands Council awaits locals and visitors alike during the 2025 Orkney International Island Games.
Last updated 22 June 2026
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Two weeks to go until Orkney 2025 welcomes the world!
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The countdown is officially on! In just over two weeks’ time Orkney will host the 20th International Island Games, an event that promises to be a celebration of sport, culture, and community.
Last updated 22 June 2026
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One Month to Go: Orkney Set to Celebrate Sport and Culture at the International Island Games 2025
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With just weeks to go, Orkney is putting the final touches to an unforgettable Island Games - where thrilling international sport meets vibrant island heritage, music, food, and community spirit.
Last updated 22 June 2026
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All the favourites and much more at free Family Fun Day in June
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A variety of free and fun activities for all ages will be on offer at a special Family Fun Day being hosted by the Council’s Community Learning and Development and Employability team in June.
Last updated 22 June 2026
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Community invited to mark 80 years since VE Day
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Members of the public are warmly invited to attend a community remembrance event on 8 May marking 80 years since VE Day and the end of six years’ conflict as a result of World War Two. The Council is…
Last updated 22 June 2026
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Dress dedicated to Orkney woman convicted of witchcraft to be unveiled at Orkney Library and Archive
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A specially created ‘dress’ dedicated to the memory of a local woman, Marabel Couper, who was found guilty of witchcraft and condemned to death ‘by public strangulation and burning at Gallow Ha’, in…
Last updated 22 June 2026
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Open invite to join Orkney’s Norwegian Constitution Day celebrations
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Saturday 17 May 2025 is a special day in the Orkney and Norway calendar, with the annual marking of Norwegian Constitution Day.
Last updated 22 June 2026
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Roads update for week starting 31 March 2025
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A summing up of road delays and closures due to road works, cruise visits and events - for the week starting Monday 31 March 2025.
Last updated 22 June 2026
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Symbols of Mortality - Exploring Orkney’s Funerary Art and Architecture
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Orkney Museum, 8 February – 1 March
Last updated 22 June 2026