Orkney Islands Council’s animal welfare team is urging all bird keepers to be aware of their obligations following confirmation of cases of bird flu near Finstown.

A summing up of road closures and delays due to road works and events - for week starting Monday 20 November 2023.

Orkney Islands Council has marked a momentous occasion as Papay community stalwart, Neil Rendall, hangs up his airfield attendant high-vis for the last time after 50 years safely guiding flights in and out of Papay. 

Music and movement have been taking centre stage at Smiddybrae House!

This week's waste collection for Hoy - cancelled due to impacts of high winds on the ferry service - has been rescheduled for tomorrow, Friday 24 November.