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A summing up of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events - for the week starting Monday 11 August 2025.

Turbine supply and maintenance contracts have now been signed for Orkney Islands Council’s Quanterness Community Wind Farm.

Orkney Islands Council has launched a new project to gather the views of local people and industry on tourism in the county. 

Pupils across Orkney are today (Tuesday 5 August) receiving their examination results from the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).   

Updates for service changes due to Storm Floris - 4 August 2025

With ‘exam results day’ fast approaching, support is on hand for senior students and parents to navigate what can be a nervy day for some.

A new online directory has been launched to help residents of Orkney find local options for repairing items or donating them for reuse - a major step toward building a more sustainable, circular economy in the islands. 

Nine young people are the latest to have graduated from Fireskills, a challenging10-week programme aimed at preparing young people for action in their communities.

A summing up of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events - for the week starting Monday 4 August 2025.

Orkney Islands Council’s Environmental Health team is urging the public to be alert to counterfeit and potentially very harmful Glen’s Vodka, currently circulating in Scotland.