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Following the successful launch of the Our Orkney, Our Story project in August, which gathered community views about tourism pressures and opportunities, the Council is now building on that work with a series of Community Tourism Conversations.

A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events for the week starting Monday 20/10/2025.

Orkney's public bus timetables will see changes from Monday 27 October 2025 as services return to a winter timetable.

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 R Clouston Ltd carry out access works to the new care home.

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 Openreach carry out utility works.

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 Openreach carry out utility works.

The Orkney Local Employability Partnership (OLEP) is hosting an Employment Support Showcase on Friday 14 November at The Old Library, Kirkwall, offering businesses the chance to learn about the wide range of support available to help them recruit and retain a diverse workforce.

Weather conditions in Orkney continue to be challenging as Storm Amy passes through the county.

Folk in Orkney should ‘batten down the hatches’ for incoming strong winds and rain this weekend.

An Amber weather warning for wind - covering Orkney - has been issued from 5:00pm on Friday 3 October until 9:00am on Saturday 4 October.