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Pupils investigate Neolithic decoration as part of KGS activities week

Kirkwall · Kirkwall

Pupils investigate Neolithic decoration as part of KGS activities week

Bringing the Ness to Orkney schools - our education officer Katy has been working with pupils from Kirkwall Grammar School and Glaitness Primary.Read Article

Colourful mural takes shape at Garden Square

Kirkwall · Kirkwall

Colourful mural takes shape at Garden Square

The mural at Garden Square is under construction, this week, by artist Lauren Morsley (centre), helped by Martin Smith (left) and Louise Forbes (right). (ORKNEY PHOTOGRAPHIC) A vibrant mural is bursting into life on Kirkwall’s Bridge Street, after gaining planning approval just last week. The artwork on the wall of the Anchor Buildings at the new Garden Square development is set to include colourful imagery from Orkney’s landscape and folklore.…Read Article

Colin’s Fundraiser for Arcadia Park

Kirkwall · Kirkwall

Colin’s Fundraiser for Arcadia Park

On Sunday 1 June, at 10am, Colin Miller will set off on a 625 mile walk within Arcadia Community Park, Kirkwall, the distance from Land’s End to Kirkwall as the crow flies. He will be undertaking the walk to raise funds for the park. When Colin lost his sight, the use of the park helped […]Read Article

Sea trials begin for electric hydrofoil vessel

Zevi 1 began sea trials today in Kirkwall. (Tommy Kirkpatrick) An electric hydrofoil 12-passenger vessel destined for use on inter-isle routes has commenced sea trials. The Artemis EF-12 Workboat XL, named Zevi 1, has been sailing in and around the Kirkwall Harbour area today (Wednesday). The deployment of Zevi 1 signals the start of essential trials to evaluate performance in the unique operating environment in Orkney. The vessel will then be p…Kirkwall · Kirkwall Read Article

Princess Anne to Officially Open Orkney Island Games

The event sees around 2,000 athletes from 24 island groups across the globe compete in 12 sportsPrincess Anne · Kirkwall See the Story

Halls of residence next to nursery boarded up in Kirkwall due to security fears after break-in

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Orkney's council has said it boarded up the old Papdale halls of residence building, in Kirkwall, after a recent break-in.Kirkwall · Kirkwall Read Article

EXCLUSIVE: Murder, mystery, and Michael Ross

Michael Ross has now spent over a third of his life in prison. He is pictured aged 16 in an image which was shown to witnesses in December 1994. The man convicted for a 30-year-old Kirkwall murder case will, in this week’s edition of The Orcadian, tell his side of the story in full, for the first time. Having now served almost 17 years of his life sentence in prison, Michael Ross has agreed to speak to the public via the newspaper, sharing a det…Kirkwall · Kirkwall Read Article

Northern Invasion: Tabletop Gaming Club

Orkney's gamers will be meeting on Sunday 18 May from 2pm to 6pm at the BB Hall Kirkwall for another round of great games and activities. Entry is: Age 16+ £2.50 Age 12- 15 £2.00 Family Discount Available For more details click on this link: Northern Invasion OrkneyKirkwall · Kirkwall Read Article

Blood bank visits Orkney for first time in 15 years, and donors couldn't wait to help save a life

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Blood donations have been taken in Orkney for the first time in over 15 years this week, as a team form south set up in Kirkwall.Kirkwall · Kirkwall Read Article

Planning the Energy System of the Future

Fergus Tickell of the National Energy System Operator (NESO) will give a talk on planning the UK energy system of the future, Tuesday 20 May, 7pm, King Street Halls, Kirkwall. Our increasingly complex energy system must be planned and operated in a way that considers the interactions across electricity, gas and other forms of energy. […]Canada · Canada See the Story

VE Day commemorations to take place in Kirkwall

The Orcadian marked 80 years since VE Day with a special series of features inside this week’s newspaper. Members of the public are warmly invited to attend a community remembrance event taking place today (Thursday) to mark 80 years since VE Day. A public remembrance service at the Kirkwall and St Ola Memorial Gate and War Memorial, next to St Magnus Cathedral, will take place on Broad Street at 11am. ‘Victory in Europe Day’ commemorates the en…Kirkwall · Kirkwall Read Article