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UHI Orkney secures funding for new state of the art laboratory
Plans have been approved by Orkney Islands Council for the Archaeology Institute at UHI Orkney to establish a new environmental archaeology laboratory.
The Council’s Policy and Resources committee approved a plan for the redevelopment of existing UHI Orkney assets into a state-of-the-art facility known as the Archaeology and the Environment Science (AEonS) facility – one of only two in the UK.
12 December 2025
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Occasional Licence - Iain Laird - St Andrew's Community Centre - Meal, Live Music and Bar - 10 January 2026
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licences from Iain Laird - St Andrew's Community Centre, Tankerness.
12 December 2025
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The Orkney Islands Council (Openreach South Ronaldsay Application 4) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025
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 Openreach carry out utility works.
11 December 2025
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The Orkney Islands Council (Openreach South Ronaldsay Application 8) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025
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 Openreach carry out utility works.
11 December 2025
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The Orkney Islands Council (Openreach South Ronaldsay Application 9) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025
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 Openreach carry out utility works.
11 December 2025
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The Orkney Islands Council (Openreach South Ronaldsay Application 10) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025
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 Openreach carry out utility works.
11 December 2025
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The Orkney Islands Council (Openreach South Ronaldsay Application 11) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025
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 Openreach carry out utility works.
11 December 2025
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The Orkney Islands Council (Openreach South Ronaldsay Application 2) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025
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 Openreach carry out utility works.
11 December 2025
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Bus Festive Season Services 2025–2026
The following arrangements will apply for bus services over the Festive Period.
10 December 2025
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Kirkwall Travel Centre Christmas Opening Hours
Thursday 25 December – Closed, Friday 26 December - Closed, Sunday 28 December - Closed, Thursday 1 January - Closed, Friday 2 January - Closed, Sunday 4 January – Closed
10 December 2025
