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13 August 2025
Exceptional School Closures – Orkney International Island Games 2025
Orkney Islands Council is reminding parents and carers of an important change to the school calendar for four local schools.
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12 August 2025
Roads update for week starting 11 August 2025
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.
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6 August 2025
Turbine Contracts Awarded for Quanterness Wind Farm
Turbine supply and maintenance contracts have now been signed for Orkney Islands Council’s Quanterness Community Wind Farm.
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5 August 2025
'Our Orkney, Our Story’ - project launched to gather tourism views
Orkney Islands Council has launched a new project to gather the views of local people and industry on tourism in the county.
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5 August 2025
Pass rates up as Orkney students receive exam results
Pupils across Orkney are today (Tuesday 5 August) receiving their examination results from the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).
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4 August 2025
Storm Floris - Service Updates
An amber weather warning for wind - covering Orkney - has been issued for up to 23:00hrs tonight (4 August 2025). It is expected that there will be significant impacts locally.
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1 August 2025
New Online Directory Launches in Orkney to Promote Repair and Reuse
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…
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1 August 2025
Calling all senior students and parents – exam support dates for your diaries!
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.
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31 July 2025
Roads update for week starting 4 August 2025
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.
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31 July 2025
‘An amazing wee team’: our latest hardworking Fireskills graduates
Nine young people are the latest to have graduated from Fireskills, a challenging 10-week programme aimed at preparing young people for action in their communities. This year’s course in Orkney has…
