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Report highlights unique role of agriculture in Scottish island life
A new report produced by Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has highlighted the unique role agriculture plays in island life and calls on Government to use this new evidence in policy decisions.
15 July 2024
Occasional Licences - Kerry Leask - Dounby and County Shows - August 2024
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received two applications for occasional licences from Kerry Leask in connection with the Dounby and County Shows to be held during August 2024.
12 July 2024
Orkney Islands Council (Junction Road and Mounthoolie Place, Kirkwall) (Temporary Closure) Order 2024
Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users during building works on the Albert Hotel, Kirkwall.
11 July 2024
HM Coastguard training exercise in Scapa Flow
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) emergency towing vessel (ETV), IEVOLI BLACK, has been carrying out a training exercise in Scapa Flow today (Wednesday 10 July).
10 July 2024
UK General Election - 04 July 2024 - Orkney and Shetland Constituency Declaration of Results
An election was held on Thursday 04 July 2024 for a Member of Parliament to serve the Orkney and Shetland Constituency.
05 July 2024