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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 R Clouston Ltd carry out works on No 7 Albert Street 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 the effect that on Sunday, 9 August 2026, in connection with the Riding of the Marches, the roads in Kirkwall and St Ola specified in Schedule 1 hereto will be closed to vehicular traffic and parking will not be permitted between the hours specified in Schedule 1. Alternative routes for vehicular traffic are available by way of adjoining roads.

The Papdale East Play Park Association has successfully secured the funding needed to move forward with the next stage of its ambitious project to create a fully inclusive outdoor play and fitness space in Kirkwall.

Orkney Islands Council have received an application for an occasional licence from Joanna Sinclair for North Walls Centre, Lyness.

Orkney Islands Council have received an application for an occasional licence from Joanna Sinclair for YM Community Hall, Longhope. 

Pupils across Orkney are today (Tuesday 4 August) receiving their examination results from Qualifications Scotland.

Orkney Islands Council have received an application for an occasional licence from Deerness Community Association for Deerness Community Centre.

Qualification Scotland exam results will be arriving tomorrow morning (Tuesday 4 August) for students across Orkney and there is lots of support available to learners in understanding results and planning next steps.

Orkney Islands Council have received an application for an occasional licence from Eday Community Association for Eday Primary School.

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 during Orkney Agricultural Society’s running of the annual County Show.