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The bairns at Orkney’s schools – and two special visitors – enjoyed an “udderly” amazing menu dedicated to World School Milk Day on Wednesday (25 September)! 

A summing up of road delays and closures due to road works and events underway or soon to start in the county - for the week starting Monday 30 September 2024.

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.

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.

The ball is in your court as we rally the local community for nominations for the Orkney Sports Hall of Fame.

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. 

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. 

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.

This year marks 20 years of Active Schools – delivered in partnership by local authorities and sportscotland. 

The Council’s Transportation Service is seeking further feedback from South Ronaldsay residents to ‘fine tune’ the pilot on-demand door-to-door community transport service in the area.