Orkney Islands Council has today (Monday 30^th October) received notification that is has been successful in being allocated Scottish Government funding towards a potential new additional support for learning centre for children and young people in Orkney.

Orkney Islands Council is inviting applications to its trust fund for support towards educational projects that benefit people in Orkney - such as a volunteering trip for Stromness Academy pupils to help repair sheep dykes vital to the island.

Next week sees the opening of a new exhibition at the Orkney Museum, Tankerness House, Kirkwall.

‘Atmospheres’ is a collection of paintings and drawings by local artist, Russell Gilmour. Those that have visited Russell's previous exhibition will be able to view a brand new set of artworks of Magnus Cathedral.

Residents and businesses across Orkney are being urged to investigate opportunities to access faster broadband through a Scottish Government initiative.

Here's a summary of road works underway or soon to start in the county - for week starting Monday 30 October 2023.