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21 October 2025
National Wealth Fund backs Orkney Islands Council’s community wind farm project
Orkney Islands Council (OIC) has secured a loan from The National Wealth Fund (NWF) for its six-turbine wind farm at Quanterness.
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20 October 2025
Have Your Say on Tourism at Community Workshops
Orkney Islands Council is inviting residents to join workshops to help shape the future of tourism across our islands.
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17 October 2025
Roads update for week starting 20/10/25
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events for the week starting Monday 20/10/2025.
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17 October 2025
Orkney Public Bus Services Move to Winter Timetable
Orkney's public bus timetables will see changes from Monday 27 October 2025 as services return to a winter timetable.
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14 October 2025
Orkney employers invited to attend Employment Support Showcase
The Orkney Local Employability Partnership (OLEP) is hosting an Employment Support Showcase on Friday 14 November at The Old Library, Kirkwall, offering businesses the chance to learn about the wide…
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4 October 2025
Storm Amy - OLECG Update - 04 October 2025
Weather conditions in Orkney continue to be challenging as Storm Amy passes through the county.
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3 October 2025
Storm Amy - Strong Winds Warning
Folk in Orkney should ‘batten down the hatches’ for incoming strong winds and rain this weekend.
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2 October 2025
Storm Amy - Service Updates
An Amber weather warning for wind - covering Orkney - has been issued from 5:00pm on Friday 3 October until 9:00am on Saturday 4 October.
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2 October 2025
Appointment to Head of Education Role
A new Head of Education has been appointed at Orkney Islands Council.
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29 September 2025
Make the most of the October half-term with our holiday programme
Looking for ways to keep the family entertained during the October school holidays? Orkney Islands Council has you covered with an exciting programme of activities running throughout the autumn break.
