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Lidar surveys take to Orkney’s skies
Those admiring Orkney's beautiful big blue skies over the last few days might have spotted a low flying plane carrying out important survey work for Orkney Islands Council.
The aircraft has been undertaking Lidar surveys of Orkney's coastline - providing the Council's Engineering team with vital data on potential coastal erosion and flooding issues.
12 June 2023
Tour guiding and TV stars – Sanday School students share the inside story on their island’s heritage!
A number of students at Sanday Junior High School have been given a taste of life as a tour guide and the film industry as part of a project to give them, and others, a better understanding of the island’s heritage.
S1 – S3 pupils have teamed up with Stromness-based film maker, Mark Jenkins, as part of an education and learning project funded and run by the North Isles Landscape Partnership Scheme (NILPS).
12 June 2023
Special delivery of handmade “quilted hugs” for Orkney’s young care leavers
A very special delivery of handmade “quilted hugs” was made to Orkney Health and Care (OHAC) this week to pass on to young people who are leaving the care system.
09 June 2023
Algal blooms in local waters – be aware
Orkney Islands Council’s Environmental Health Team has placed warning notices at the Loch of Kirbister and Loch of Harray after confirmation from SEPA that blue green algal blooms have been found in the waters there.
09 June 2023
Road works update for week starting 12 June 2023
A summary of road works underway in the county or soon to start, for week starting Monday 12 June 2023.
09 June 2023