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It's time to reveal the top baby names of 2023!

Orkney Islands Council is seeking a local Scrivener/Story Gatherer and a Sound Artist to deliver two exciting projects celebrating Orkney against the backdrop of the 2025 International Island Games.

Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) has been awarded a £100k research grant to gather the views of island communities in Orkney, Shetland and the Outer Hebrides on the forthcoming agricultural and land use policy changes.

Nine more young people from Orkney have completed a 10-week programme aimed at preparing them for action in their communities, thanks to a partnership between Scottish Fire and Rescue and the Council’s Community Learning, Development and Employability service (CLDE).

An update on road closures and delays, due to road and utility works and community events, for the week starting 8 January 2024:

A rolling general update on weather related issues (for 3-5 January 2024)

The link for folks to submit name suggestions for the Council's eight mainland gritters closes this Sunday at midnight.

The Orkney public are being invited to help come up with name suggestions for each of Orkney Islands Council’s fleet of gritters.

Staff at the Glaitness Centre in Kirkwall have gone all out to bring Christmas cheer to residents and visitors during the festive season.

The Orkney public are being invited to help come up with name suggestions for each of Orkney Islands Council’s fleet of gritters.