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The Orkney Islands Council (Orkney Folk Festival) (Temporary Closure) Order 2024
Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under Section 62 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users during the Orkney Folk Festival. The Order shall be in operation from Thursday, 23 May 2024 to Monday 27 May 2024 and its effect will be to:
25 April 2024
The Orkney Islands Council (Whitechapel Lane, Kirkwall) (Temporary Closure) Order 2024
Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users during the building of two properties.
25 April 2024
Brodgar Road roadworks - advice for bus passengers and motorists
A reminder of diversions and changes to bus services to Skara Brae, Ring of Brodgar and Standing STones of Stenness due to bridge repairs on Brodgar Road starting Wednesday 24 April.
23 April 2024
Inspectors praise “highly effective practice” within Orkney CLD Partnership
"Highly effective practice” within the Orkney Community Learning and Development Partnership has been found by HM Inspectors during a recent progress visit.
23 April 2024
Professor Mary Beard to Open Ness of Brodgar Exhibition
This summer’s flagship Ness of Brodgar exhibition at the Orkney Museum will be officially opened by Professor Mary Beard next month
23 April 2024