Notice is hereby given that Orkney Islands Council has made an order in terms of section 62 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to the effect that, in connection with Norwegian Constitution Day, the roads referred to in the schedule below will be closed and parking will not be permitted on Friday, 17 May 2024 between the hours of 1130 and 1330. Emergency service vehicles are exempt from the prohibition.

Record-breaking swimming duo – Eve Wood and Alfie Price – have struck gold at the recent Scottish National Age Group Championships (SNAGS) in Aberdeen. 

Thanks to your help in recent times, we have been able to find private rented homes for a number of key worker posts both for here at the Council and for our colleagues at NHS Orkney. 

Orkney Islands Council is reminding the public of the planned road closure on the Brodgar Road starting next week, with a significant detour for drivers and impacts on the 8S and X1 public bus services.

Do you know how to navigate your way through a map, identify an array of local birds and wildflowers, or how about learning to restore and upholster a piece of furniture?