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Young people in Orkney are being asked to share their thoughts on how lockdown has affected them personally in a new initiative called “Lockdown Letters”.
3 February 2021
Funding is now available from a new Scottish Government support scheme for eligible islands-based businesses.
1 February 2021
Engineering and construction work are now complete at the Stromness Terminal Passenger Walkway.
1 February 2021
Plans to rejuvenate a “treasured” play area in Longhope moved a step forward last week.
1 February 2021
An exciting opportunity has arisen for young people in Orkney to contribute to a national challenge which could help to shape what future island life might be like for them.
29 January 2021
Orkney’s visual arts and craft makers community is being reminded the closing date for the current rounds of VACMA grants is 2 February.
29 January 2021
A new exhibition of paintings will open at the Orkney Museum on Tuesday 9 February. 'Echoes of Orkney' is a series of paintings by local artist Tom Nugent celebrating all aspects of Orkney.
29 January 2021
Orkney Islands Council’s achievement in winning a prestigious award for school meals during a pandemic should encourage other local authorities to follow our example, according to the Scottish Government’s Minister for Rural Affairs and the Natural Environment, Ben Macpherson MSP.
29 January 2021
Orkney Islands Council Leader James Stockan has welcomed the announcement of a substantial increase in Scottish Government funding for inter-island ferry services in the Northern Isles.
28 January 2021
Anna described a typical day of home-schooling with poor broadband.
27 January 2021