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In this week’s The Orcadian

This week’s edition of The Orcadian is now available in shops and online. An obscure neurological condition left a West Mainland woman learning how to eat and dress herself again. Rebecca Carberry, an early years practitioner from Birsay, was diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) in 2023. This week, Rebecca has told The Orcadian how, […]
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‘A win for islanders, by islanders’ — helicopter rescue service protected

The current state of readiness for coastguard search-and-rescue helicopters will be protected, it was announced today (Tuesday, January 14). Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed the news that the service out of Sumburgh and Stornaway will be safeguarded at the existing response time of 15 minutes during the daytime and 45 minutes at […]
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Kirkwall set to be lit up by charity fundraising tractor run

The dark winter night will glow with light-laden tractors as Orkney’s farmers pull out all the stops once more for charity. Now in its fourth year, the Orkney Christmas Tractor Run will see all types of agricultural vehicles take over Kirkwall and maybe even beyond, in a festive treat. The run starts at 6pm from […]
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Barrier survey funding voted down

Orkney Islands councillors have voted not to shell out a further £100,000 on consultants as they seek out the best way to reinforce the Churchill Barriers. A bid to update costs and carry out a new options appraisal on how to minimise weather-hit closures of the link between the Mainland and Burray,  South Ronaldsay, Lamb […]
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In this week’s Orcadian

This week’s edition of The Orcadian is now available in shops and online. The front page details how Destination Orkney is set for a “fresh start” which could includes moves to take on Kirkwall tourist information centre, which was currently scheduled to close next year. Also inside: Orkney born MSP  apologies for football trips Kirkwall […]
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Bonfire Night branded ‘sickening sight’ as relocation call reignited

Kirkwall’s stripped-back bonfire and fireworks display “did not deliver” on hopes to reduce its impact on birdlife, say animal rights campaigners. Families were separated as explosives filled the sky above their home, last night, according to a group calling for the annual event’s relocation. Event organisers have, this Sunday morning, confirmed plans to review the […]
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Harrowing pregnancy experience fuels couple’s fundraising efforts

A mum who went to hell and back to bring her baby girl into the world is raising awareness of the rare condition she battled throughout her pregnancy. On December 29, 2022, Kasia and Euan Barnett welcomed their beautiful daughter Grace into the world. It was a special moment for the couple in all the […]
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Event to explore ‘the other John Rae’

A Kirkwall audience will get a look into the life of one of Orkney’s aviation pioneers. John Rae was a pilot with Scotland’s first civil air service, the short lived Midland and Scottish Air Ferries Ltd. before joining Ted Fresson’s Highland Airways, which ran the first air mail route between Orkney and the Scottish mainland. […]
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Society marks John Rae’s 211th birthday

A society in the name of a famous Orcadian explorer will lead events marking what would have been his 211th birthday, this Monday. The John Rae Society will be taking part in its traditional graveside commemoration at the St Magnus Cathedral kirkyard, before hosting a special event this evening focused on fundraising efforts. The society […]
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