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11 August 2026
Orkney Islands Council welcomes Scottish Government funding for St Rognvald House repurposing project
Orkney Islands Council has welcomed confirmation that it has been awarded funding through the Scottish Government's Islands Programme Capital Funding Scheme to support the repurposing of St Rognvald House in Kirkwall.
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11 August 2026
Occasional Licence - Orkney Science Festival - Peedie Kirk Hall, Kirkwall - Daily Lunches and Closing Ceilidh
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received the following application for occasional licence -
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11 August 2026
Occasional Licence - Iain Laird - Holm Community Centre - Wedding Reception - 22 August 2026
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received the following application for occasional licence –
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11 August 2026
Occasional Licence x 2 - Stuart Mackie - Waterfront - Crowness Road - Brewery, Bar and Cafe - 4 September - 1 October 2026
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received two applications for occasional licences to run consecutively –
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10 August 2026
Open days at Kirkjuvagr House for recruitment events
Orkney Health and Care (OHAC) are inviting people interested in a rewarding career in care, or those who are just curious, to attend a series of recruitment events at the newly finished Kirkjuvagr House Care Home, on Thursday 20 and Saturday 22 of August 2026.
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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 –
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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.
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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.
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4 August 2026
Qualification Scotland exam results published
Pupils across Orkney are today (Tuesday 4 August) receiving their examination results from Qualifications Scotland.
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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.
