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15 September 2026
Orkney Islands Council pays tribute to Dounby Primary School Head Teacher Islean Gibson
It is with great sadness that Orkney Islands Council announces the death of Islean Gibson, Head Teacher of Dounby Primary School.
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15 September 2026
Statement on North Ronaldsay cable
We are disappointed to learn that the installation of the new electricity cable between North Ronaldsay and Sanday has been delayed until Spring 2027.
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14 September 2026
£5,800 funding boost for new portable library kits in Orkney
Orkney Library and Archive has been awarded £5,800 from the Public Library Improvement Fund (PLIF), administered by the Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC) on behalf of the Scottish Government.
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14 September 2026
ATAS Athlete Profile: Emily McArthur
Emily McArthur, one of Orkney's leading middle-distance runners, reflects on a decade with OARC, medalling at the Island Games, and her move to the University of Stirling.
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11 September 2026
Council Leader welcomes first child
We are pleased to announce that Council Leader Heather Woodbridge will be starting a short period of maternity leave today.
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10 September 2026
A new Council website, built around what you need to do
Orkney Islands Council has launched a new website, the first full rebuild since the original site went live in 2001. Visitors accessing www.orkney.gov.uk will continue to be directed to the current website, while also being given the opportunity to explore the new site during its beta phase.
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2 September 2026
Remembrance event for Merchant Navy Day in Orkney
To mark Merchant Navy Day, a short service and wreath laying ceremony is being held at the Kirk Green War Memorial outside St Magnus Cathedral on Thursday 3 September 2026.
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1 September 2026
Orkney Islands Council completes purchase of third aircraft
Orkney Islands Council has completed the purchase of a pre-owned Britten-Norman Islander aircraft
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1 September 2026
Update on Scapa Deep Water Quay planning processes
A formal consultation period is now underway as part of the Environmental Impact Assessment associated with the terrestrial and marine planning processes for the proposed Scapa Deep Water Quay project at Deepdale in Holm.
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1 September 2026
Condolence Book for King Harald V of Norway in St Magnus Cathedral
Orkney Islands Council has opened a book of condolences in memory of His Majesty King Harald V of Norway, who died on 28 August 2026 at the age of 89.
