News

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.

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.

28 August 2026

Roads update for week starting 31/08/2026

A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 31/08/2026.

28 August 2026

Orkney Islands Council pays tribute to King Harald V of Norway

Orkney Islands Council is paying tribute to King Harald V of Norway, who died today at the age of 89.

27 August 2026

The Orkney Islands Council (Festive lighting) (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 Orkney Islands Council tests, installs and removes festive lighting.

25 August 2026

Major wind farm contract awarded to local firm

A £14.m. construction contract for Orkney Islands Council’s six-turbine wind farm at Quanterness outside Kirkwall has been awarded to local firm Heddle Construction.

25 August 2026

Pickaquoy Swimming Pool reopening set for mid-November

Significant progress continues to be made on the extensive repair and replacement programme at the Pickaquoy Centre, with the facility now expected to reopen in mid-November.

24 August 2026

Temporary Closure of Ferry Road, Stromness for RNLI Open day

21 August 2026

Orkney Islands Council launches new Facebook page for job vacancies

People interested in working for Orkney Islands Council will soon have a new, dedicated place to find the latest vacancies and recruitment information.

14 August 2026

Boost for Orkney households as energy efficiency funding announced

More people in Orkney could benefit from warmer homes and lower bills, thanks to a new pot of funding from the Scottish Government.