Plans to develop and repurpose care facility St Rognvald House in Kirkwall into accommodation for agency workers have been given a funding boost. The project is one of 13 across 12 islands that will share £3 million from the Scottish Government through the 2026/27 Islands Programme Fund. Another Orkney project receiving funding is Orkney’s Creative Catalyst, which aims to develop two new satellite venues for the Pier Arts Centre in Stromness. The two new venues are the former post office opposite the Pier Arts Centre and a residency centre at Linkshouse in Birsay. This additional £3 million brings the total volume of funding disbursed through the Islands Programme to £22.7 million since 2021/22.