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12 October 2026
'One week on a boat is worth a year on land': young Orcadians complete Ocean Youth Trust voyage
Ten young people from Orkney have spent a week living and working aboard the Alba Venturer, a 70-foot ketch operated by Ocean Youth Trust Scotland, sailing from Greenock between 5 and 10 October.
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12 October 2026
Orkney Islands Council pays tribute to Maureen Herdman
It was with great sadness that we learned of the sudden passing of Maureen Herdman.
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2 October 2026
Planning a charity collection in Orkney?
Charities and community groups planning a street or door-to-door collection in Orkney should apply for permission through Orkney Islands Council. This includes any events where the public are being asked to make monetary donations, where collectors have sealed containers.
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23 September 2026
New Council Loan Scheme Aims to Bring Empty Homes Back Into Use for Orkney's Essential Workers
Property owners across Orkney are being encouraged to find out about a new loan scheme designed to help bring long-term empty homes back into use and increase the supply of housing for essential workers.
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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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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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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
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.
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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.
