News

21 September 2026

ATAS Athlete Profile: Eve Wood

21 September 2026

Have Your Say on the Council’s draft Visitor Management Plan

Folk are being invited to have their say on Orkney Islands Council’s draft Visitor Management Plan 2027-2037.

17 September 2026

The Orkney Islands Council (Disabled On-Street Parking Places) Order 2026

On 10 September 2026, Orkney Islands Council made the above-named order under Section 45 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

17 September 2026

The Orkney Islands Council (Viewforth Road, Burray) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

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 and SSEN, carry out repairs to poles and overhead power lines.

16 September 2026

Inspection report published for Stromness Academy 2026

15 September 2026

Orkney Islands Council pays tribute to Dounby Primary School Head Teacher Islean Gibson

It is with great sadness that Orkney Islands Council announces the death of Islean Gibson, Head Teacher of Dounby Primary School.

15 September 2026

Statement on North Ronaldsay cable

We are disappointed to learn that the installation of the new electricity cable between North Ronaldsay and Sanday has been delayed until Spring 2027.

14 September 2026

£5,800 funding boost for new portable library kits in Orkney

Orkney Library and Archive has been awarded £5,800 from the Public Library Improvement Fund (PLIF), administered by the Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC) on behalf of the Scottish Government.

14 September 2026

ATAS Athlete Profile: Emily McArthur

Emily McArthur, one of Orkney's leading middle-distance runners, reflects on a decade with OARC, medalling at the Island Games, and her move to the University of Stirling.

11 September 2026

Council Leader welcomes first child

We are pleased to announce that Council Leader Heather Woodbridge will be starting a short period of maternity leave today.