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A summing up of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events - for the week starting Monday 18 August 2025.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Iain Laird for Kirkwall Grammar School. 

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 a Victory Over Japan Event.

Orkney Islands Council proposes to introduce a new Traffic Regulation Order which will create a twenty miles per hour speed limit on various sections of roads in Stromness. The proposed Order will supersede various existing Orders specified in the Schedule below.

Orkney Islands Council proposes to introduce a new Traffic Regulation Order which will create a twenty miles per hour speed limit on various sections of roads in Kirkwall.

Orkney Islands Council proposes to introduce a new Traffic Regulation Order which will create a twenty miles per hour speed limit on various sections of roads on the  Orkney mainland and isles.

Orkney Islands Council is reminding parents and carers of an important change to the school calendar for four local schools.  

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Historic Environment Scotland for Maeshowe Visitor Centre.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Orkney Science Festival for Peedie Kirk Hall, Kirkwall.