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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.

A summing up of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events - for the week starting Monday 11 August 2025.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from North Ronaldsay Community Association for North Ronaldsay Community Centre.

Orkney Island Council has received an occasional licence application from Norman Rendall for the Orkney Theatre. 

Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for variation of premises licence from Albert Hotel Ltd in respect of Albert Hotel, Junction Road, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1LB.

Notice is hereby given that Orkney Islands Council has made an order in terms of section 62 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users while RNLI Stromness hold an event.

Turbine supply and maintenance contracts have now been signed for Orkney Islands Council’s Quanterness Community Wind Farm.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Birsay Community Association for Birsay Community Hall.