Three projects receive funding

Three local projects have been granted support from the latest round of LEADER funding.

They include support for the community development officers on Flotta, Hoy, North Ronaldsay and Papa Westray who are producing island development plans, the creation of a public area at Palace Village in Birsay, and support for the digitisation of Westray Heritage Trust’s archive of photographic material and its link to a genealogical database.

Orkney Islands Council convener, Councillor Stephen Hagan, said: “The latest round of projects has shown once again that commitment, creativity and innovation are abundant within our local community groups and organisations.

“Many of the projects that received funding in the early stages of LEADER are now nearing completion and it is a joy to see the positive effect that they have had on our communities, both for local people and for visitors.”