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An Amber weather warning for wind - covering Orkney - has been issued from 5:00pm on Friday 3 October until 9:00am on Saturday 4 October.

A new Head of Education has been appointed at Orkney Islands Council. 

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

Orkney Islands Council have received an application for an occasional licence from Shapinsay Agricultural Association. 

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Iain Laird for Orphir Community School.

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

Twelve community-led projects in Orkney have received financial support from the Orkney Fund. Just over £120k of funding was allocated to projects following a meeting of the Orkney Fund Board on 26 September 2025.

Looking for ways to keep the family entertained during the October school holidays? Orkney Islands Council has you covered with an exciting programme of activities running throughout the autumn break.

A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events for the week starting Monday 29/09/2025.

Orkney Islands Council have received an application for an occasional licence from Lodge Mercantile Marine No. 453 for 5 December 2025