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30 October 2025
New secure payment system launching soon
Starting soon, you'll no longer need to read out your card details over the phone when making payments to Orkney Islands Council.
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28 October 2025
Donate Your Pre-Loved Sportswear to Help People Get Active
sportscotland's Kit for All initiative launches in Orkney, tackling both the cost of sports kit and textile waste.
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27 October 2025
Planning your own fireworks this year? Read this first
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…
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27 October 2025
Orkney Sports Awards Return for Biggest Year Yet
Nominations are now open for the Orkney Sports Awards 2025, celebrating the outstanding achievements of the county's athletes, coaches, volunteers and teams.
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24 October 2025
Temporary weight restriction in place at Eday pier
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…
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24 October 2025
Roads update for week starting 27/10/25
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.
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23 October 2025
Exhibition Celebrating Life and Legacy of Pioneering Orcadian Dance Teacher Florrie Sinclair Opens at Orkney Museum
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,…
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22 October 2025
Shining a Light on Care Experienced Week 2025
Care Experienced Week takes place this month across Scotland, a week with a purpose to celebrate every child, young person and adult with experience of care and their supporters.
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21 October 2025
Movember and SAMH Bring Youth Mental Health Programme to Orkney
Orkney Islands Council partners with SAMH to bring Movember's ‘Ahead of the Game’ programme to local communities
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21 October 2025
Trio of Orkney business experts to steer innovation funding across Scotland’s islands
Three Orkney industry experts have been selected to shape new opportunities for young entrepreneurs, businesses and third-sector organisations to develop and grow their ideas across Scotland’s…
