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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.
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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
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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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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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…
