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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 Andrew Sinclair Ltd, on behalf of SSEN, replace an existing pole.

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 Orkney Blues Festival Motorcycle Event.

Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under Section 88 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to improve road safety for pedestrians, cyclists, walkers and all other road users for the roads adjacent to schools specified in the Schedule to this order.

Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to ensure the safety of site personnel and road users while carriageway maintenance works are carried out.

Digital ferry vouchers for eligible Orkney residents holding a valid National Entitlement Card will be available from 15 March. The digital vouchers can be used on external ferry services (NorthLink and Pentland Ferries)  for travel from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.

As part of CyberScotland Week 2026, staff from Orkney Islands Council’s Digital Connectivity, Trading Standards and The Learning Link team- joined by volunteers from AbilityNet - will be travelling around the Isles to deliver a series of free digital safety and scam awareness drop-ins.

Notice is hereby given that Orkney Islands Council has made an order in terms of section 62 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users during the holding of Boys Brigade Parades.

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 RJ McLeod, on behalf of SSEN, carry out utility works.

Guidance on the recent news of dead birds washing ashor in Orkney, and who to report it to if you find them.

A condolence book will be set out in St Magnus Cathedral between Tuesday February 3^rd and Monday February 9^th, after which it will be handed over to the family. Cathedral opening times are 0900-1300 and 1400-1700 Monday to Saturday.