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Sport in Orkney boosted by £1M of investment from sportscotland
A £1million package of investment is set to benefit sport in Orkney. The investment will allow for a significant improvement in a range of Orkney’s sports facilities and provide better opportunities for sport on the islands for many years to come.
26 April 2024
Back of the net for Erin Scott as she gains her first Scotland netball cap!
Orkney’s Erin Scott has scored her first national cap playing netball for Scotland in a clash with Wales – which saw the Scottish side come out on top.
26 April 2024
Familiar face takes up the helm at Sanday School
Sanday Community School has welcomed a familiar face to the post of Head Teacher - for Mrs Kristen Muir has spent her entire teaching career of almost 27 years at the North Isles school!
26 April 2024
International Workers’ Memorial Day
Sunday (28 April) is International Workers' Memorial Day and this year’s theme is #IWMD24/The Climate Crisis and Workers’ Health.
26 April 2024
Second round of supremos headed for VIP Awards finals
A second swathe of staff nominated by colleagues and customers and shortlisted by a panel for their outstanding service to the community will progress to the finals of Orkney Islands Council’s VIP Awards.
25 April 2024