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Learning something new is good for you! Community learning courses open 6 April
Did you know learning something new is good for you? Community Learning course bookings open 6 April!
03 April 2023
Book of selkie folk stories provides inspiration for new art exhibition
The artist behind a new exhibition at the Orkney Museum took inspiration from a book retelling stories of selkie folk.
Sarah McFadyen’s new collection of paintings is known as ‘The People of The Sea’ after a book of the same title by David Thomson, published in 1954.
31 March 2023
North Walls and Gordonstoun Schools make soundwaves for the RNLI
An uplifting musical collaboration took place in Hoy on Monday 27 March with the pupils of North Walls Community School performing with musicians from Gordonstoun School, who were on tour in Orkney.
Not only was the concert a chance for the pupils to work together, but the event also raised around £350 for the RNLI Longhope lifeboat.
31 March 2023
Road works update for week starting 3 April 2023
A round up of road works underway or soon to start in the county, for week starting 3 April 2023.
31 March 2023
Twelve local athletes awarded grants towards travel costs
A number of local athletes have been selected to benefit from funding to enable them to keep on track with their chosen sports.
Twelve athletes in Orkney have been awarded the sportscotland special grant to help sportspeople in regional and rural Scotland access competitive and training opportunities.
30 March 2023