In this week’s The Orcadian

This week’s edition of The Orcadian is now available in shops and online.

Next month, Orkney Islands councillors will make a landmark decision on whether to build large-scale windfarms at Hoy and Quanterness — which will cost significantly over £100 million to construct.

Also on the front page, fashion, frocks and fascinators were on display in abundance on Saturday as a Ladies’ Day raised money for cancer support charities Macmillan Orkney and Clan.

More inside:

• Views sought on new Royal Oak memorial.
• Explosion fears of ordinance devices quelled.
• Could Westminster help fund new ferries?
• High hopes for Highland Cops recruitment boost.
• Island Games accommodation overall revealed.
• Jury finds online gamer guilty of domestic abuse.
• Shapinsay rumble case cracked?
• Double birthday bash for two of Orkney’s favourite folk acts.
• New Orkney NFU head sets out stall.
• Orkney Gymnastics Club shortlisted for Safe Sport prize.

For all this and much more, pick up The Orcadian today.