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Artists and crafters – don’t miss once a year VACMA funding from Creative Scotland.
The Visual Artists and Craft Makers (VACMA) Award is now open for applications by Orkney artists, with a higher level of grant for experienced artists this year.
26 September 2024
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Bus and Ferry Timetable Changes for Winter Period
Passengers are reminded that with effect from Monday 30 September, Orkney Ferries Ltd will commence winter service with a knock on to some bus timetables too.
26 September 2024
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Nominations open for Orkney sporting Hall of Fame
The ball is in your court as we rally the local community for nominations for the Orkney Sports Hall of Fame.
26 September 2024
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The Orkney Islands Council (Junction Road, Pickaquoy Road and others, Kirkwall) (Temporary Closure) Order 2024
Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users during works by R Clouston Ltd on development sites.
26 September 2024
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Feasibility of Orkney visitor levy scheme to be investigated
The introduction of a visitor levy scheme in Orkney is to be investigated after Councillors today (24 September) recommended funding of up to £20k to carry out a number of feasibility activities.
25 September 2024
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Picky comes alive with the sound of music!
The Picky Centre was alive with the sound of music on Thursday (19 September) thanks to the hard work of everyone involved in the Orkney Schools Instrumental Music Service concert.
25 September 2024
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‘Sanday Shipwreck’ safe from ravages of time thanks to National Heritage Memorial Fund support
A centuries-old shipwreck revealed by a winter storm in Sanday in February has been safeguarded for future research after a painstaking operation supported by the National Heritage Memorial Fund.
25 September 2024
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Celebrating 20 years of Active Schools - More Children, More Active, More Often
This year marks 20 years of Active Schools – delivered in partnership by local authorities and sportscotland.
24 September 2024