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23 September 2025
Orkney Islands Council Decides Against Overnight Visitor Levy
The introduction of an overnight visitor levy in Orkney will not go ahead at this time following a recommendation passed at today’s (23 September 2025) meeting of the Council’s Policy and Resources…
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23 September 2025
Upcoming test of Kirkwall flood defences
A test deployment of the flood defences at Kirkwall Harbour will take place on Monday 6 October.
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22 September 2025
West Mainland Youth Dive Into Ocean Conservation with Stromness Museum
Young people from the West Mainland Youth Achievement Group have teamed up with Stromness Museum on a dynamic new project exploring the intersection of oceans, wellbeing, and youth engagement.
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1 September 2025
Report published on ‘Greening’ rules
A report into the impact of new ‘Greening’ rules on the Orkney agricultural sector has been published.
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1 September 2025
Ferry Road’s ‘Safer Route to School Project’ moves to Collaborative Design Phase
Following a successful feasibility study completed earlier in 2025, the 'Safer Route to School' project for Ferry Road in Stromness is now entering its collaborative design phase. The project is…
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28 August 2025
Whale stranding protocol under development
A ‘Whale Stranding’ protocol is being drawn up by Orkney Islands Council to support the local authority and its partners in responding to such incidents.
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25 August 2025
Library launches new Orkney Flora Trail
A wild makeover of the Library forecourt has seen it transformed into a space where folk can enjoy and learn about local wildflowers.
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22 August 2025
Appointment to Head of Active Communities role
Orkney Islands Council has appointed to its new role of Head of Active Communities
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18 August 2025
‘Historic moment’ as Orkney Islands Council invests in third aircraft to support isles connectivity
Orkney Islands Council has unveiled a £2million package of strategic capital investments aimed at enhancing the resilience and sustainability of the county’s vital inter-island transport links.
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15 August 2025
Pilot Whale Stranding at Roo Beach, Sanday
Following the stranding of 23 Pilot Whales at Roo Beach in Sanday, the decision has been taken to leave the whales in-situ and allow for nature to take its course.
