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Digital Ferry Vouchers Renewal (Orkney Islands Council)

Public Technologies 24 Feb 2026
Digital ferry vouchers for eligible Orkney residents holding a valid National Entitlement Card will be available from 15 March ... Laura Cromarty, Transportation Service Manager, Orkney Islands Council said..
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CalMac to end £1m a month lease of MV Alfred after three years

BBC News 24 Feb 2026
The two other ferries which normally serve the Arran route have been undergoing maintenance. .
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Orkney's Fifth Parasport Festival registration is open (Orkney Islands Council)

Public Technologies 20 Feb 2026
... OIC Outdoor education time and local sporting club heroes from Orkney Rugby FC, Orkney Athletic and Running Club, the event takes place at the Pickaquoy Centre in Kirkwall between 9.15am and 2.15pm.
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Adult Support and Protection Awareness Day 2026 (Orkney Islands Council)

Public Technologies 20 Feb 2026
Adult Support and Protection Day take place on the 20th of February each year, and the Orkney Health and Social Care Partnership is urging everyone to report any concerns to ensure those in need are able to access support.
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Roads update for week starting 23/02/2026 (Orkney Islands Council)

Public Technologies 20 Feb 2026
) ... An interactive map showing roadworks carried out by the Council is available at www.orkney.gov.uk/roads ... Coming soon ... Orkney Islands Council published this content on February 20, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein.
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Free training for families with or groups working with neurodiverse children (Orkney Islands Council)

Public Technologies 20 Feb 2026
They have been tailored especially for Orkney and have been designed following feedback from families and support services following a consultation carried out during the Family Fun Day in June last year.
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The Orkney Islands Council (SSEN Various Roads) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026 (Orkney Islands Council)

Public Technologies 19 Feb 2026
Orkney Islands Council ... Council Offices, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1NY ... Orkney Islands Council published this content on February 19, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein.
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Orkney-led Marine Plan approved (Orkney Islands Council)

Public Technologies 19 Feb 2026
Orkney Islands Council has developed a new marine plan designed to sustainably manage the seas around the islands whilst protecting the unique way of life and marine environment for future generations.
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Hundreds of plastic bottles from 1960s Canada and Japan wash up on Orkney beach

Daily Record 19 Feb 2026
Howar Sands in Sanday has seen hundreds of pieces of plastic wash up already this year ... .
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Temporary Closure of Roads in Kirkwall for Boys Brigade Parades (Orkney Islands Council)

Public Technologies 19 Feb 2026
Council Offices, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1NY ... Orkney Islands Council published this content on February 19, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein.
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Digital Safety Roadshow 2026 (Orkney Islands Council)

Public Technologies 19 Feb 2026
We aim to give people confidence, whether that's with their devices, their broadband, or their digital safety -and help to ensure no one in Orkney is left behind as services continue to move online.
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