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The third Orkney Careers Fair was held earlier this month at the Pickaquoy Centre and was attended by over 900 young people and adults from across the county. 

A summing up of delays and closures due to road works and events - for the week starting Monday 14 October 2024:

A web page dedicated to the visitor levy is now available on the Council’s website. 

Two brothers whose dedication to their island community has seen them chalk up a combined 80 years serving on the remote Papa Westray airfield – home to the world’s shortest flight - have had their achievement recognised. 

Get ready to “knock at the door” of the Kirkwall Royal British Legion on Friday (11 October) for a night of Bingo fun as St Rognvald House staff continue their £40k fundraiser. 

If you are unsure of how to occupy the days during the October school holidays, then look no further, for we have just the answer! 

Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week from Monday 30 September - Sunday 6 October is firmly established as a highly recognisable campaign supported by sportscotland, Scottish governing bodies, Active Schools and wider key partners, engaging and building content around the week. 

A summing up of closures and delays due to road works, community evens and cruise – for the week starting Monday 7 October 2024 

A £20,000 funding pot aimed at supporting Orkney projects to collaborate with communities in the Faroes, Iceland, Greenland and coastal Norway has opened for applications.