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The Island of Hoy Development Trust, supported by Orkney Islands Council, has secured more than £130,000 from the Carbon Neutral Islands Capital Fund (CNICF) to accelerate the transition of its transport fleet to fully electric vehicles.

Speed limit changes are due to be put in place around isles schools this month as the Council works to find a solution to technical issues with the existing signage that is in place.

Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for variation of premises licence from Kirkjuvagr Limited in respect of Rapture, 14 Bridge Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1HR.

Orkney Islands Council's Policy and Resources Committee met today to set the Council's budget for next year.  The decisions from today will come to a meeting of the Full Council next Tuesday (10 March).  Here are the key things you need to know. 

Orkney Islands Council have received two applications for occasional licences from Stuart Mackie for Waterfront, Crowness Road, Kirkwall. 

The exhibition offers a concise but powerful look at Orkney during World War II, pairing recreated images-shot on original 1930s–40s cameras-with the historic photographs that inspired them.

Alongside these are displays of vintage cameras, uniforms, darkroom equipment, and a rolling film of the project, creating an immersive glimpse into how wartime photographers saw and documented the islands.

A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 02/03/2026.

Are you planning a wardrobe clear-out and have some formal wear that you could donate to a worthy cause?

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board will next week consider whether to grant extended opening hours for local pubs and venues during this summer’s FIFA World Cup.

New national legislation around ‘burial rights’ is due to come into effect from next week – although it is not expected to have any significant impact in Orkney