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Roads update for week starting 15/12/25
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 15/12/2025.
12 December 2025
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UHI Orkney secures funding for new state of the art laboratory
Plans have been approved by Orkney Islands Council for the Archaeology Institute at UHI Orkney to establish a new environmental archaeology laboratory.
The Council’s Policy and Resources committee approved a plan for the redevelopment of existing UHI Orkney assets into a state-of-the-art facility known as the Archaeology and the Environment Science (AEonS) facility – one of only two in the UK.
12 December 2025
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Bus Festive Season Services 2025–2026
The following arrangements will apply for bus services over the Festive Period.
10 December 2025
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Kirkwall Travel Centre Christmas Opening Hours
Thursday 25 December – Closed, Friday 26 December - Closed, Sunday 28 December - Closed, Thursday 1 January - Closed, Friday 2 January - Closed, Sunday 4 January – Closed
10 December 2025
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Orkney 2025 Island Games leaves economic impact and enduring legacy
A new report evaluating the impact of the 20th International Island Games has revealed that Orkney 2025 added £4 million to the island’s economy, and has left a powerful legacy for local sport, infrastructure, and community spirit.
10 December 2025
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Nine play areas across Orkney have seen major improvements this year
Nine play areas across Orkney have seen major improvements this year, breathing a new lease of life into the sites.
9 December 2025
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2025 Orkney Carer's Conference recording now available online
November saw the 2025 Orkney Carers' Conference take place, focusing on the local support available to unpaid carers in our community. A full recording of the event, along with the presentations, is now available to watch online.
8 December 2025
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Festive Period Domestic and Commercial Refuse Collections - Mainland and Linked South Isles
Domestic and commercial refuse collection days over the Christmas and New Year period are listed below.
Regular waste collections will resume on Monday 5 January 2026.
8 December 2025
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Festive Period Domestic and Commercial Refuse Collections – Islands
Domestic and commercial collection days over Christmas and New Year are listed below. Regular collections will resume on Monday 5 January 2026.
8 December 2025
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Festive Period Closures - Waste Management Sites
The household and business waste and recycling centres (HWRC) and recycling points will be open as follows:
8 December 2025
