News

14 October 2026

New exhibition at Orkney Museum celebrates its recent acquisitions

A new exhibition at Orkney Museum is showcasing a selection of the diverse range of objects that have joined the museum’s collections in recent years.

14 October 2026

Occasional Licence - Iain Laird - Stromness Academy - Wedding Meal and Dance -24 October 2026

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Iain Laird for Stromness Academy.

14 October 2026

Stromness Town Hall Update

Efforts are underway at the Town Hall in Stromness to eradicate rats which have recently found their way into the building. A rat was spotted by a keen-eyed member of cleaning staff last week, with pest control and building inspectors immediately mobilised to tackle and investigate the issue. 

14 October 2026

Variation of premises licence - Shapinsay Development Trust - The Smithy

13 October 2026

Occasional licence - Carey-Louisa Mainland - Rousay Community Hall - Burns Supper & Ceilidh

13 October 2026

Occasional licence - Carey-Louisa Mainland - Rousay Community Hall - Harvest Home – Meal & Dance

13 October 2026

Occasional licence - Carey-Louisa Mainland - Rousay Community Room - Christmas Quiz

12 October 2026

Orkney public bus services move to winter timetable on 26 October

Orkney's public bus timetables will change from Monday 26 October 2026 as services return to the winter timetable.

12 October 2026

'One week on a boat is worth a year on land': young Orcadians complete Ocean Youth Trust voyage

Ten young people from Orkney have spent a week living and working aboard the Alba Venturer, a 70-foot ketch operated by Ocean Youth Trust Scotland, sailing from Greenock between 5 and 10 October.

12 October 2026

Orkney Islands Council pays tribute to Maureen Herdman

It was with great sadness that we learned of the sudden passing of Maureen Herdman.