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Orkney Islands Council has welcomed confirmation that it has been awarded funding through the Scottish Government's Islands Programme Capital Funding Scheme to support the repurposing of St Rognvald House in Kirkwall. 

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Orkney Science Festival for the Peedie Kirk Hall, Kirkwall.

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

Orkney Islands Council have received two applications for occasional licences from Stuart Mackie for Waterfront, Crowness Road, Kirkwall.

Orkney Health and Care (OHAC) are inviting people interested in a rewarding career in care, or those who are just curious, to attend a series of recruitment events at the newly finished Kirkjuvagr House Care Home, on Thursday 20 and Saturday 22 of August 2026.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Rendall Community Association for Rendall Community Centre. 

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.

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.