A local consultation has been launched on the way forward for Orkney.
Orkney Matters: Share Your Views
Smart Village: a space where young people across Scotland can connect
The initiative, a collaboration between the Rural Youth Project and Smart Village Scotland, is the world’s first youth dedicated Smart Village.
Home-Hame- Дом-Dom Project – Building Community in the North East of Scotland
The Elphinstone Institute at The University of Aberdeen has secured £150,000 for a new project to help build integrated and diverse communities in the North-East.
Farm Diversification Funds Still Available
Orkney Islands Council still has funds available through the LEADER scheme for farm diversification.
Success for 6 Orkney projects but evaluation of LEADER funding limited by lack of evidence
Only 40% of the money allocated to the Local Action Groups’ £77.4 million has been allocated.
Funding Help for Arts and Crafts
Applications are now open to Orkney Arts and Crafters who wish to develop themselves professionally and creatively.
Lifestyles Public Art Project
The exhibition currently on at The Picky, Kirkwall is showing works by Lifestyles and the Solisquoy Printers.
Lifestyles Art Exhibition
The exhibition opens on Friday 13th April at the Pickie Centre, Kirkwall.
Apply Now For LEADER Funding
Round 8 closes on 21 February 2018.
Farm Diversification Fund Available in Orkney
The LEADER team are holding a special farm diversification event on Tuesday 21 November, at 7pm in the St Magnus Suite, Pickaquoy Centre
