News

6 August 2026

Occasional Licence - Rendall Community Association - Rendall Community Centre - Fun Day, Sports and Football - 19 September 2026

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received the following application for occasional licence –

6 August 2026

The Orkney Islands Council (No7 Albert Street, Kirkwall) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users while R Clouston Ltd carry out works on No 7 Albert Street Kirkwall.

5 August 2026

Papdale East Play Park reaches another major milestone

Orkney Islands Council is pleased to share that the Papdale East Play Park Association has successfully raised the funds required to progress with the next stage of its development, to install a fully inclusive outdoor play area and fitness space.

4 August 2026

Qualification Scotland exam results published

Pupils across Orkney are today (Tuesday 4 August) receiving their examination results from Qualifications Scotland.

3 August 2026

Calling all senior students and parents – exam support details

Qualification Scotland exam results will be arriving tomorrow morning (Tuesday 4 August) for students across Orkney.

30 July 2026

Occasional Licence - Eday Community Association - Meal and Activities following Eday Show - 29 August 2026

23 July 2026

The Orkney Islands Council (Disabled On-Street Parking Places) Order 2026

Orkney Islands Council proposes to make an Order under section 45 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 which will create disabled on-street parking places at the following locations

21 July 2026

Work under way on new spectator stand and dugouts at Kirkwall Grammar School

Work has begun on a new permanent spectator stand and dugouts on the Meadowbank grass pitch at Kirkwall Grammar School.

21 July 2026

Orkney Islands Council builds on Island Games legacy with continued sporting investment

A year on from the Orkney 2025 International Island Games, Orkney Islands Council continues to invest in sport across the county.

21 July 2026

Partnership project to boost wildflowers and biodiversity across Orkney

Orkney Islands Council, in partnership with the Species on the Edge programme(opens in new tab), has begun a series of wildflower planting initiatives aimed at strengthening habitats for pollinators and enhancing biodiversity across the county.