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With bonfire night approaching, Orkney Islands Council and emergency services are reminding residents of the legal responsibilities around firework usage and the importance of celebrating safely and legally.

Nominations are now open for the Orkney Sports Awards 2025, celebrating the outstanding achievements of the county's athletes, coaches, volunteers and teams.

Members of the public who travel to and from Eday should be aware that a precautionary maximum weight restriction of 3.5 tonnes per vehicle, which would permit cars and small vans only, is effective immediately for safety reasons.

A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events for the week starting Monday 27/10/2025.

A free exhibition honouring the remarkable life of the late Florrie Sinclair, a pioneering dance instructor whose influence spanned from Orkney to Singapore, will open at the Orkney Museum, Kirkwall, on Thursday 6 November 2025.

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.

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.

Saturday the 25th of October marks the start of Care Experienced week across Scotland, a week with a purpose to celebrate every child, young person and adult with experience of care and their supporters.  

Orkney Islands Council partners with SAMH to bring Movember's ‘Ahead of the Game’ programme to local communities