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A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 29/06/2026.

Orkney Islands Council is inviting the public to join in the celebrations for Armed Forces Day 2026 this Saturday, 27 June, with events taking place in Kirkwall and Stromness.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Jenna Simison for Barrier View Café, St Mary's .

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Kathleen McGlinchey for Burray Community Hall.

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

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 the Orkney Rowing Club hold an event.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Adam Baird for Westray Community Hall.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Westray Sailing Club for Westray Junior High School.

The following media statement was issued on 23 June following social media posts about the installation of bollards in Kirkwall's town centre.

This summer, inspired by the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, communities across Scotland are being encouraged to embrace sport and physical activity as part of a wider £20 million Scottish Government investment.