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To mark Merchant Navy Day, a short service and wreath laying ceremony is being held at the Kirk Green War Memorial outside St Magnus Cathedral on Thursday 3 September 2026.  

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Iain Laird for  a Marquee at The Bu Links, Burray.

Orkney Islands Council has opened a book of condolences in memory of His Majesty King Harald V of Norway, who died on 28 August 2026 at the age of 89.

Orkney Islands Council has completed the purchase of a pre-owned Britten-Norman Islander aircraft

A formal consultation period is now underway as part of the Environmental Impact Assessment associated with the terrestrial and marine planning processes for the proposed Scapa Deep Water Quay project at Deepdale in Holm.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Cormac Grogan for Stromness Town Hall. 

Orkney Islands Council is paying tribute to King Harald V of Norway, who died today at the age of 89.

A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 31/08/2026.

Orkney Islands Council have received an Occasional Licence from Kerry Leask for  Broad Street car park.

Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users while Orkney Islands Council tests, installs and removes festive lighting.