39% of Scottish adults (1.8 million individuals) are not affected by the 2023-24 policy changes as their income is below the UK-wide Personal Allowance.
The Scottish Budget
Cost of Living Additional Support for Islanders
£305,000 extra funding to OIC from Scottish Government for cost of living support to islanders
Heriot Watt University: ” Outward Pioneers of Education”
From 13th to 18th of June, Heriot Watt University, celebrates its bicentennial.
Orkney’s Politicians Welcome HIAL/Prospect Discussions
Reaction from Orkney’s politicians on HIAL and Prospect discussions
OIC Leader James Stockan Nominated for Leader of the Year
Cllr James Stockan, Leader of Orkney Islands Council has been shortlisted for the 2021 Cllr Awards for Leader of the Year.
Point of Ness Camping and Caravan Site Awarded Funding Boost
Orkney Islands Council (OIC) has been awarded £260,000 from the Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund (RTIF) administered through VisitScotland, to improve the Point of Ness Camping and Caravan Site.
What is Level 0 ? #Covid Update
From this Saturday, 5th of June, Orkney will move from Level 1 restrictions to Level 0.
Local Political Reaction to the Islands Growth Deal
” The investment through this enhanced deal opens up a range of opportunities for growth that otherwise would not have been possible, of vital importance given these ongoing challenging times. “
OIC Leader ‘Frustrated’ At Digital Connectivity
James Stockan, Leader of Orkney Islands Council, has voiced his frustration at digital connectivity in the islands and has criticised the Scottish Government on what he says will be delays to deliver the programme in 2021.
Welcome Budget News For Ferries in Orkney
The Draft Scottish Budget presented by Kate Forbes, Finance Secretary in the Scottish Government has taken on board the issues of ferry fares in and to/from Orkney.
