Councillors in Orkney have voted to increase council tax by 15%, the highest increase of any local authority in Scotland so far.
The move comes despite an online petition, which gathered more than 1,000 signatures against the increase.
Orkney Islands Council previously said the rise was required to maintain public services and bring council tax in line with other areas of the country.
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