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Occasional Licence - Eday Community Association - Meal and Activities following Eday Show - 1 August 2026
Orkney Islands Council have received an application for an occasional licence from Eday Community Association for Eday Primary School.
19 June 2026
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Occasional Licence - Gareth Ellis -Marquee located within Co-operative Yard, Kettletoft - Wine and Beer Tasting - Sanday Soulka -1 August 2026
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Gareth Ellis for a Marquee located within Co-operative Yard, Kettletoft
19 June 2026
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Occasional Licence - Erin Watt - Marquee at Bignold Park, Kirkwall - County Show Society Bar - 8 August 2026
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Erin Watt for a County Show Society Bar in Bignold Park, Kirkwall.
18 June 2026
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The Orkney Islands Council (Cruise Liners No2) Temporary Closure Order 2026
Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under Section 62 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users when cruise liner passengers are visiting Kirkwall.
18 June 2026
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Temporary Closure of Roads in Kirkwall for Saint Magnus Marathon Event 2026
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 during the Saint Magnus Marathon event.
18 June 2026
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Picky Centre gearing up for major equipment replacement.
Major works are underway at The Pickaquoy Centre and are due to continue throughout July and August, with repairs and replacement of the equipment and plant damaged by a flood earlier this year.
17 June 2026
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£1.8m contract awarded for North Isles Linkspan works
Work will get underway later this year on essential upgrades to control infrastructure at ferry linkspans in the North Isles.
17 June 2026
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Occasional Licence - Tim Dodman - Papa Westray Community School - Papay Fun Weekend
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Tim Dodman for Papa Westray Community School, Papa Westray.
17 June 2026
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Occasional Licences - Tim Dodman - The Kelp Store, Papa Westray - Concerts
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received two applications for occasional licences from Timothy Dodman for The Kelp Store, Papa Westray.
17 June 2026
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Occasional Licences x 4 - Carey Mainland- The Pier Restaurant, Rousay - Bar - 27 July - 20 September 2026
Orkney Islands Council have received four applications for occasional licences from Carey Mainland for The Pier Restaurant, Rousay.
17 June 2026