Licences
Orkney Islands Council issues licenses, permits and permissions for various types of activity and business. If you require further information about this topic, please contact the Legal Clerks’ Office on Telephone: 01856 873 535 Extensions 2229 / 2232 or Email licensing@orkney.gov.uk.
In Depth
- Civic Government Licences - Approved Licence Lists
Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982. List of applications approved under delegated powers. - Knife Dealers' Licences
This section details how to apply for the a Knife Dealer's Licence including guidance notes. - Alcohol
This section has articles that instruct Businesses, Voluntary Orginisations and Entertainment event how to apply for the appropriate alcohol licence. - Boating and watercraft
Information on persons operating pleasure boats or vessels who will have to comply with rules of the Maritime and Coastguard agency as well as any applicable bylaws. - Business
This section has articles that detail a variety of licences required by Orkney Islands Council for the regulation of business. - Entertainment
This section has articles that detail the procedures for applying for various types of Entertainment licence. - Gambling
This section has articles that detail the licenses required by Orkney Islands Council for various types of Gambling and lotteries. - Licence fees and Application Information
Look-up tables for all license fee applications that details the Type, Duration, Fee and Documents Required with Application for each license. - Marriage venues
Details of how to make applications for a temporary wedding venue license. - Taxis and minicabs
This section has artilces that detail the licensing procedures in place for taxis and minicabs.