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A report into the impact of new ‘Greening’ rules on the Orkney agricultural sector has been published.

Following a successful feasibility study completed earlier in 2025, the 'Safer Route to School' project for Ferry Road in Stromness is now entering its collaborative design phase. The project is jointly led by Orkney Islands Council and Sustrans and funded by the Scottish Government. 

Due to a shortage of vehicles the Westray refuse collection has been cancelled on Monday 1 September. 

The team at the Kirbuster Farm Museum in Birsay have advised that they'll be opening later on Saturday 30 August

A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events for the week starting Monday 1 September 2025.

A ‘Whale Stranding’ protocol is being drawn up by Orkney Islands Council to support the local authority and its partners in responding to such incidents.

OIC’s Arts Development service is reminding local groups that applications to the Council’s  Culture Fund – for arts, heritage or Orkney dialect projects in 2026/27- closes on 31 October.

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

A wild makeover of the Library forecourt has seen it transformed into a space where folk can enjoy and learn about local wildflowers.

A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events for the week starting Monday 25 August 2025.