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Orkney Islands Council has welcomed £1.75m from the Scottish Government’s Heat and Energy Efficient Scotland scheme for 2025-26, to help even more homes across the county make improvements to their heating and insulation.

The Orkney 2025 Carers Conference is coming! Watch this space for details and updates.

OIC’s Trading Standards team is warning the public to be wary of scammers offering live streaming services and merchandise for the Orkney 2025 International Island Games - and to be on the lookout for bogus social media and websites.

An ongoing trial of an electric refuse collection vehicle (eRCV) by Orkney Islands Council is set to continue into October this year.

A contract for Phase 2 of Orkney Islands Council’s Ferry Replacement Programme and Orkney Harbours Masterplan has been awarded to firm Arch Henderson, in partnership with Leadship Design and Consulting. 

Consumers are being urged to check their cabinets for Orgenism Eggshell Membrane Capsules sold on Amazon 

A cultural feast of public art supported by Orkney Islands Council awaits locals and visitors alike during the 2025 Orkney International Island Games. 

A summing up of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events - for the week starting Monday 7 July 2025.

A summary of changes to our usual services to accommodate the 2025 Orkney International Island Games.

Orkney Islands Council Transportation Service is advising of changes and suspensions to public bus and ferry services during the Orkney 2025 International Island Games (12 to 18 July inclusive).