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Roads update for week starting 2 June 2025
A summing up of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events - for the week starting Monday 2 June 2025.
30 May 2025
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Occasional Licence - Shapinsay Picnic Committee - Shapinsay Community Centre - Sports Presentation and Dance- 28 June 2025
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from the Shapinsay Picnic Committee for Shapinsay Community Centre.
29 May 2025
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Occasional Licence - Eoin Harcus - Rendall Community Centre - Island Games Football Matches, Refreshments, Music
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Eoin Harcus for Rendall Community Centre and grounds.
29 May 2025
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Historic sites safety advice for bus users
Our Transportation team is reminding bus users that passengers wishing to travel to the historic sites should use the timing points highlighted orange on the X1 timetable to travel to and from the sites.
27 May 2025
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Celebrating Island Cultures: Orkney’s School Pupils Learn About Visiting Islands Ahead of 2025 Games
School children across Orkney are diving into a world of island culture, language and geography thanks to an educational initiative launched in the countdown to the Orkney 2025 International Island Games
27 May 2025
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A 'fortnight of focus' on carers for Dementia and Carers weeks
Orkney’s carers are the focus of the next fortnight as nationally Dementia Week and then Carers Week take place – with local organisations hosting events aimed at highlighting support available locally.
26 May 2025
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Roads update for week starting 26 May 2025
A summing up of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events - for the week starting Monday 26 May 2025.
23 May 2025
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Ferry Replacement Programme - Update
It’s been well documented that our Orkney Ferries fleet is ageing and in need of replacement. Over a number of years, we’ve been engaging with Scottish Government to tackle this challenge, looking at how the Government might support the Council with its replacement plans.
23 May 2025
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All the favourites and much more at free Family Fun Day in June
A variety of free and fun activities for all ages will be on offer at a special Family Fun Day being hosted by the Council’s Community Learning and Development and Employability team in June.
22 May 2025
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Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to attend Orkney 2025 International Island Games
The Princess Royal will officially open the Orkney 2025 International Island Games.
21 May 2025