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Royal Oak bell restored and rings out on the eve of the anniversary of the ship’s sinking
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A bell from the battleship HMS Royal Oak has been restored to its former glory and rang out once more on the eve of the 82nd anniversary of the ship’s sinking with the loss of 835 boys and men.
Last updated 22 June 2026
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Riding of the Marches returns in 2021
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After the disappointment of cancelled events in 2020 due to the pandemic, many turned out at the Kirk Green on Sunday 12 September to witness the return of the historic and ceremonial Riding of the…
Last updated 22 June 2026
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Warm welcome for The Duke and Duchess
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The visit to Orkney by The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge has been warmly welcomed by the county’s Lord Lieutenant and the Leader of Orkney Islands Council.
Last updated 22 June 2026
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Remembering a Royal tour of Orkney
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The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh visited Orkney on 12 August 1960, an event covered by around 70 reporters from national newspapers and the BBC.
Last updated 22 June 2026
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Lockdown anniversary “National Day of Reflection” will be marked in Orkney
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Folk in Orkney are being encouraged to take a moment to pause and reflect on 23 March – the 1st anniversary of the first UK lockdown.
Last updated 22 June 2026
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Gift of Christmas Tree from Norway arrives
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A special festive gift for the Orkney community has arrived in the county overnight.
Last updated 22 June 2026
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Orkney Islands Council sculpture now online at Art UK
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Orkney Islands Council’s collection of sculpture can now be viewed online as part of a nationwide Art UK project.
Last updated 22 June 2026
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Sailing into retirement – after nearly 44 years’ service to OIC
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One of Orkney Islands Council’s longest serving employees – Hazel Stephen – is retiring after nearly 44 years’ continuous service.
Last updated 22 June 2026
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Coronavirus – range of facilities to close
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Leisure, cultural and library facilities in Orkney will close to the public later this week as part of efforts to help prevent infection by the coronavirus.
Last updated 22 June 2026
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Christmas trees from Norway arrive
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Orkney is getting into the festive spirit with the annual tree lighting season starting this week.
Last updated 22 June 2026
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Report sets out findings of headstones review
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A report to today's meeting of the Council's Monitoring and Audit Committee (26 September 2019) has set out the key findings of a review into the Council's 2018 headstones and burial ground safety…
Last updated 22 June 2026
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Red Ensign flies for Merchant Navy Day
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The Red Ensign flag is flying today (Tuesday 3 September 2019) over the Town Hall in Kirkwall as Orkney joins UK-wide events in recognition of the nation's merchant seafarers.
Last updated 22 June 2026
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Norwegian Constitution Day 2019 programme
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Orkney’s special friendship with Norway will be celebrated this Friday (17 May) when the annual Norwegian Constitution Day takes place.
Last updated 22 June 2026
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Tree lightings mark start of festive season
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Orkney is getting into the festive spirit as the tree lighting season gets underway from this Saturday (24 November).
Last updated 22 June 2026
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Remembrance Sunday programme of events
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This year’s Remembrance Sunday, November 11, marks the centenary of the Armistice that brought to an end to the hostilities of the Great War.
Last updated 22 June 2026
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Armistice programme for Orkney announced
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A programme of events in Orkney to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War has been announced.
Last updated 22 June 2026
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Headstones safety work update
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The first phase of work to make safe headstones found to be in a dangerous condition has been completed at four kirkyards in Orkney.
Last updated 22 June 2026
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The Red Ensign flies for Merchant Navy Day
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The Red Ensign flag will fly this Monday 3 September over the Town Hall in Kirkwall as Orkney Islands Council joins UK-wide events in recognition of the nation's merchant seafarers.
Last updated 22 June 2026
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Work to repair Royal Oak Roll of Honour
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Conservation work is to be carried out to repair damage to the HMS Royal Oak Roll of Honour.
Last updated 22 June 2026
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Norwegian Constitution Day celebrations are fast approaching
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Visitors from Norway will travel to Orkney to take part in the annual celebrations for Norwegian Constitution Day on Thursday 17 May.
Last updated 22 June 2026