Experts from around the world are gathering in Orkney this weekend for the third, and final, Scotland’s Island Research Framework for Archaeology (SIRFA) symposium.

The event runs from Friday, March 24, until Monday, March 27, and brings together a wide range of archaeologists and heritage-sector stakeholders to agree on gaps in knowledge and understanding of Orkney’s past.

The Scottish Government is carrying out a study into empty homes and, as part of this, want to hear the views of empty homeowners in Scotland, including Orkney.

Do you own a home that has been empty for six months or more – or have you in the last five years?

The Council has been trialling a new gritter tracker system that could give folk in Orkney an extra tool to help them plan their journey in wintry conditions.

The roads team were provided with a couple of demo devices – coincidentally timed to perfection with the arrival of the recent snowfall!

The Orkney Youth Conference, organised by the Council’s Youth Services team, has brought together young people from across Orkney to take part in workshops and hear from keynote speakers on a range of issues.

Over 500 folk have had their say on travel habits in Orkney through the Orkney Travel Matters survey – and the feedback has been exceptional. But we’d love to hear from more households.