Latest News
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Occasional Licence - Norman Rendall - Orkney Theatre - Orkney and Shetland Fiddlers’ Rally - 27 September 2025.
Orkney Island Council has received an occasional licence application from Norman Rendall for the Orkney Theatre.
9 August 2025
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Variation of Premises Licence - Albert Hotel, Kirkwall
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.
8 August 2025
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Temporary Closure of Road in Stromness for RNLI Open day
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.
7 August 2025
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Turbine Contracts Awarded for Quanterness Wind Farm
Turbine supply and maintenance contracts have now been signed for Orkney Islands Council’s Quanterness Community Wind Farm.
6 August 2025
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Occasional Licence - Birsay Community Association - Birsay Community Hall - Line Dancing Evening - 4 October 2025
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Birsay Community Association for Birsay Community Hall.
6 August 2025
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'Our Orkney, Our Future’ - project launched to gather tourism views
Orkney Islands Council has launched a new project to gather the views of local people and industry on tourism in the county.
5 August 2025
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Pass rates up as Orkney students receive exam results
Pupils across Orkney are today (Tuesday 5 August) receiving their examination results from the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).
5 August 2025
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Premises Licence - Maeshowe Visitor Centre, Ireland Road, Stenness
Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for premises licence from Historic Environment Scotland Enterprises Ltd in respect of Maeshowe Visitor Centre, Ireland Road, Stenness, Orkney, KW16 3LB.
5 August 2025
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Occasional Licence - Raema Lyon - Stenness Community Hall - Stenness Fun Day Dance -13 September 2025
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for an occasional licence from Raema Lyon for Stenness Community Hall.
5 August 2025
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Occasional Licence - Grace Harcus - Sandwick Community Centre - Sandwick YF Ladies Night - 13 September 2025
Orkney Islands Council have received an occasional licence application from Grace Harcus for Sandwick Community Centre.
5 August 2025