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Orkney Islands Council has completed the purchase of a pre-owned Britten-Norman Islander aircraft

A formal consultation period is now underway as part of the Environmental Impact Assessment associated with the terrestrial and marine planning processes for the proposed Scapa Deep Water Quay project at Deepdale in Holm.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Cormac Grogan for Stromness Town Hall. 

Orkney Islands Council is paying tribute to King Harald V of Norway, who died today at the age of 89.

A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 31/08/2026.

Orkney Islands Council have received an Occasional Licence from Kerry Leask for  Broad Street car park.

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 Orkney Islands Council tests, installs and removes festive lighting.

Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under Section 62 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users during a Science Festival Event.

The Visual Artists and Craft Makers (VACMA) Award is now open for applications by Orkney artists, for the thirteenth year running, to help develop new directions and deepen skills.

Significant progress continues to be made on the extensive repair and replacement programme at the Pickaquoy Centre, with the facility now expected to reopen in mid-November.