Latest News
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Roads update for week starting 31 March 2025
A summing up of road delays and closures due to road works, cruise visits and events - for the week starting Monday 31 March 2025.
27 March 2025
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St Magnus Cathedral next for routine checks
Broad Street in Kirkwall may be single lane at times on Tuesday 1 April (weather dependent) to allow high level surveys via a crane to be carried out on St. Magnus Cathedral – to the West Front and North Side.
27 March 2025
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Orkney’s 2025 Easter Holiday Programme launches
A fun packed Easter programme of activities for the Spring holidays has been launched – and even better, some of them are free!
27 March 2025
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Ferry fares to rise in line with Transport Scotland
Fares on the internal ferry routes serving Orkney are to rise by 10% in line with the rate set by Transport Scotland for subsidised external ferry services.
26 March 2025
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Prom Pop Up dates announced! Glamour galore returns to KGS and Stromness Academy
Our fabulous Youth Services team will be at both Stromness Academy and KGS next week with some amazing outfits for Prom - as donated by you, our lovely community!
26 March 2025
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Tell us what you want from your council website
Orkney Islands Council is seeking feedback from the public about its website, and any improvements the community would like to see.
During the recent Our Budget Challenges survey there was useful feedback from the public that our website could be improved. We are now looking for more information and details to help us do this.
26 March 2025
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Wave of record-breaking performances by Orkney swimmers!
A record-breaking weekend of swimming took place at the Pickaquoy Centre as part of the Orkney Age Groups meet recently.
26 March 2025
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Sheena Graham-George showcases a celebration of life and creativity at The Orkney Museum
‘All Kinds of Everything Reminds Me of You’ is a collection of recent works by Sheena Graham-George, spanning mediums and celebrating life and creativity.
25 March 2025
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Orkney Ferries leading the way with satellite WiFi trial
Views are being sought on the ongoing trial of ultra-fast internet access on three Orkney Ferries vessels.
25 March 2025
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Exciting business opportunity as new Kirkwall nursery nears completion
Orkney Islands Council is offering an exciting business opportunity for those interested in running a new nursery service.
24 March 2025