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The following arrangements will apply for bus services over the Festive Period.

A new report evaluating the impact of the 20th International Island Games has revealed that Orkney 2025 added £4 million to the island’s economy, and has left a powerful legacy for local sport, infrastructure, and community spirit.

Nine play areas across Orkney have seen major improvements this year, breathing a new lease of life into the sites.  

November saw the 2025 Orkney Carers' Conference take place, focusing on the local support available to unpaid carers in our community. A full recording of the event, along with the presentations, is now available to watch online.

Domestic and commercial refuse collection days over the Christmas and New Year period are listed below.

Regular waste collections will resume on Monday 5 January 2026.

Domestic and commercial collection days over Christmas and New Year are listed below.  Regular collections will resume on Monday 5 January 2026.

The household and business waste and recycling centres (HWRC) and recycling points will be open as follows:

Inter Island Air and Ferry Timetables are considered 12 months in advance by communities via the Air and Ferry Forum, with draft timetables circulated to Community Councils for consultation.

The timetables are then considered by the Board of Orkney Ferries Ltd from an operational and budget perspective, before they are presented to the Development and Infrastructure Committee for approval. once approved, the timetables can be uploaded onto the booking system.

An Orkney Islands Council tender for the purchase of a pre-owned third aircraft for Orkney’s inter-isles air service has gone live.

Orkney Islands Council is encouraging folk in Orkney to share their views on digital 
connectivity by completing a UK Government survey. This survey is open until 12 
December 2025.