News - Christmas
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26 November 2025
2025 Christmas Tree Lighting Events
Christmas tree lighting events are taking place across Orkney from tonight through to early December.
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21 November 2025
Reminder to householders of 2025 festive recycling changes
Orkney Islands Council is reminding householders there will be reduced kerbside recycling collections over the festive period.
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24 September 2025
Festive Lighting Anchor Bolt Testing - Temporary Road Closures
Orkney Islands Council will be carrying out annual testing of festive lighting anchor bolts around Kirkwall, Stromness and St Margaret's Hope from Monday 29th September to Wednesday 1st October 2025.
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4 April 2025
Neigh need to speed around horses, urges Road Safety Forum
With the advent of better weather and the potential for folks to be out and about more enjoying the longer nights, the local Road Safety Forum is reminding drivers to go wide and slow when they’re…
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16 December 2024
Convener’s Christmas Message 2024
Christmas is celebrated in many ways, but above all it is about spending quality time together with loved ones during the holiday season. It is also a time to rekindle relationships we have with our…
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13 December 2024
Smoked fish reminder for vulnerable folks
Orkney Islands Council is highlighting national advice on the risks for vulnerable people associated with ‘ready to eat’ cold smoked fish, including smoked salmon which is a popular festive treat…
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12 December 2024
Waste Management Sites - Festive Period Closures
A guide to waste and recycling centre opening hours over the 2024-25 festive period.
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29 November 2024
Gift of Christmas tree from Norway arrives
A special festive gift for the Orkney community has arrived in the county overnight.
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27 November 2024
Isles festive waste collections reminder
Orkney Islands Council is reminding isles residents that their household and trade collection days might differ from their usual collection day over the festive period from 23 December 2024 and 3…
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22 November 2024
Roads update for week starting 25 November 2024
A summing up of delays and closures on our roads due to works and events - for the week starting 25 November 2024.
