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16 December 2025
FSS warns consumers over potentially unsafe whisky and gin
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is urgently warning consumers not to purchase or consume any whisky or gin products manufactured by Kimbland Distillery Ltd, as these products may pose a risk to health.
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16 December 2025
Orkney receives Japanese gift in time for Christmas
Orkney has become the most northerly location to receive a gift of cherry blossom trees from a friendship project between Japan and the UK.
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15 December 2025
Applications open for 2025–26 VACMA Awards
The second round of funding is open to applications for the 2025–26 Visual Artists and Craft Makers (VACMA) Awards, offering support for Orkney-based artists to develop new directions in their…
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15 December 2025
St Magnus Cathedral’s organ due to undergo major refurbishment
A tender document has been published for the major refurbishment of the organ at St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall.
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12 December 2025
Orkney Islands Council and NHS Orkney Submit Public Service Reform Proposals to Government
Orkney’s Elected Members, NHS Orkney Board Members and Integration Joint Board all give green light to exploring closer working between organisations
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12 December 2025
Roads update for week starting 15/12/25
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 15/12/2025.
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12 December 2025
UHI Orkney secures funding for new state of the art laboratory
Image (Scott Timpany showing visitors Viking barley grains at a pop-up lab environmental archaeology lab in Rousay.)
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10 December 2025
Kirkwall Travel Centre Christmas Opening Hours
Wednesday 24 December – 08:30 to 17:00 Thursday 25 December – Closed Friday 26 December - Closed Saturday 27 December – 08:30 to 16:30 Sunday 28 December - Closed Monday 29 December – 08:30 to 16:30…
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10 December 2025
Bus Festive Season Services 2025–2026
The following arrangements will apply over the Festive Period.
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10 December 2025
Orkney 2025 Island Games leaves economic impact and enduring legacy
A new report evaluating the impact of the 20th International Island Games has revealed that Orkney 2025 added £4 million to the island’s economy, and has left a powerful legacy for local sport,…