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Updates from Orkney Islands Council - Please read our social media policy at orkney.gov.uk/SocialMedia - For Churchill Barrier conditions follow @OIC_Roads
Orkney Islands Council
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    Orkney Islands Council
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    Sep 8, 2022
    Council Convener Graham Bevan - "The Council and the Orkney community join the nation in mourning for The Queen. We extend our heartfelt sympathies to all members of The Royal Family and honour her long service and duty to her country as our Queen.” - orkney.gov.uk/News?postid=63…
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    Orkney Islands Council
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    Feb 25, 2022
    Gold Man of Hoy - @chrishoy to officially open the Scapa Flow Vistor Centre and Museum in #Orkney later this year - read more here - orkney.gov.uk/News?postid=51…
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    Nov 11, 2018
    A lament from a lone piper in tribute to the fallen of the First World War marks the start of Armistice Day in #Orkney #ArmisticeDay100 #PagesOfTheSea @1418NOW @NTSOnline @OrkneyPolice
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    Orkney Islands Council
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    Jan 5, 2017
    Good news - @OrkneyLibrary is now open again after heating problems yesterday and library staff have been safely defrosted.
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    Orkney Islands Council
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    Nov 23, 2017
    Our wonderful Archive Service at @OrkneyLibrary has gotten a big 👍 from the national accreditation body 🎉🎉🎉. Read more here tinyurl.com/ybj7vhrn
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    Orkney Islands Council
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    Feb 20, 2024
    Councillor Heather Woodbridge was elected unopposed at this morning's meeting of the Full Council, replacing James Stockan who stepped down as an elected member on 5 February. At 29, Heather becomes not only Orkney Islands Council's first female leader, but its youngest too.
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    Nov 11, 2018
    The remarkable portrait in the sand at Scapa of Lieutenant Robert Taylor, one of 578 casualties from #Orkney of #WW1. It will disappear with the rising tide this evening #PagesOfTheSea @1418NOW @NTSOnline
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    Orkney Islands Council
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    Jan 3, 2024
    Conditions at the Churchill Barriers in #orkney can be incredibly challenging in this wild weather.
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    Orkney Islands Council
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    Oct 5, 2018
    We're delighted that #Orkney has been announced as one of the areas for @1418NOW latest project #pagesofthesea. More details to follow, in the meantime read more on this amazing project here pagesofthesea.org.uk
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    Orkney Islands Council
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    Sep 7, 2021
    With partners @HistEnvScot @HIE we're seeking views on future management of our world-renowned Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site, to progress #IslandsDeal funding for a better, more sustainable experience for visitors & locals alike. More: orkney.gov.uk/News?postid=45…
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    Orkney Islands Council
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    Nov 11, 2018
    Soldiers in the sand at Scapa #Orkney #ArmisticeDay100 #PagesOfTheSea @1418NOW @NTSonline @OrkneyPolice The main portrait of a local casualty of #WW1 is being created now
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    Orkney Islands Council
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    Oct 11, 2021
    Comments close on Friday re Orkney Gateway proposals - a programme with partners @HistEnvScot @HIE to manage our Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site, with #IslandsDeal funding, for a better, more sustainable experience for all. Go to orkney.gov.uk/orkneygateway
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    Orkney Islands Council
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    Feb 12, 2021
    Respect to Orkney's Coastguard Teams helping our home carers reach the homes of some of our most vulnerable folk during the ongoing freeze and hazardous conditions @MCA_media
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    Orkney Islands Council
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    Jan 12, 2018
    Wreaths at Windwick Bay #Orkney 100 years to the day since 188 men were lost when two warships ran ashore in a blizzard @RNinScotland tinyurl.com/ydz5yauq