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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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9 October 2026
Occasional licence - Kerry Leask - Christmas Fayre - KGS
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8 October 2026
Occasional licence - Lewis Hill - Swannay Brewery - William Shearers Christmas Shop
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8 October 2026
The Orkney Islands Council (Kirkwall BID Canopy Lighting) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
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6 October 2026
Occasional licences - Carey-Louisa Mainland - The Pier Restaurant
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6 October 2026
Occasional licence - Carey-Louisa Mainland - Remembrance Sunday
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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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1 October 2026
The Orkney Islands Council (Carters Park Road, Willowburn Road and Willow Road to Thoms Street Footpath, All 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 Circet UK, on behalf of Openreach, lay new ducting and construct new access chambers. The Order will be in operation from Thursday 8 October 2026 to Saturday 17 October 2026.
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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.
