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Scottish Government grant Cursiter Quarry appeal
The Scottish Government has notified Orkney Islands Council today, Wednesday 30 June, of its decision to grant the Council’s appeal in respect of a planning application to extend Cursiter Quarry in Firth.
30 June 2021
Northern Diving Group to visit county to receive Freedom of Orkney
The Royal Navy Northern Diving Group will march through Kirkwall on July 9 as part of formalities conferring the Freedom of Orkney on the organisation.
29 June 2021
Road closure and bus service changes for central Kirkwall - 9 July 2021
Roads around central Kirkwall will be closed between midday and 2pm on Friday 9 July to enable a Freedom of Orkney ceremony and public procession to take place, with some bus services affected too.
29 June 2021
Dive into Orkney's underwater beauty with new short films
The diversity and beauty of Orkney’s underwater wildlife is revealed in eight new short films released this week by the North Isles Landscape Partnership Scheme.
29 June 2021
OIC’s community spirited unsung heroes – Maureen Herdman
Orkney Islands Council is proud of its workforce – many of whom will be your friends, neighbours or relatives - with over a quarter of Orkney’s working population employed with the local authority.
29 June 2021