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An event is being held next month to bring local suppliers and contractors together with the main contractors for the Council’s Quanterness wind farm project.

Councillor Mellissa Thomson has been appointed Chair of the Enterprise and Infrastructure Committee at Orkney Islands Council, having previously served as Vice-Chair. Cllr Thomson was elected at yesterday’s (Tue 30 June) General Meeting of the Council.

A new art exhibition exploring Orkney's historical connections to the transatlantic slave trade goes on display in Orkney Museum’s recently transformed exhibition room and runs from Saturday 4 July until Saturday 26 September 2026. 

Extra fuel costs to be absorbed by Council to protect island residents; engagement with governments on this issue to continue

Public consultation events are being held next month, setting out proposals for a change of use of land at Crowness, Hatston, on Wednesday 8 and 22 July.

A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 29/06/2026.

Orkney Islands Council is inviting the public to join in the celebrations for Armed Forces Day 2026 this Saturday, 27 June, with events taking place in Kirkwall and Stromness.

The following media statement was issued on 23 June following social media posts about the installation of bollards in Kirkwall's town centre.

This summer, inspired by the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, communities across Scotland are being encouraged to embrace sport and physical activity as part of a wider £20 million Scottish Government investment.

An overview of events planned for the 2026 Armed Forces Day in Orkney, and details of what discounts and offers are available to current and former members of the Armed Forces, along with their families.