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A summing up of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events - for the week starting Monday 16 June 2025. 

With just weeks to go, Orkney is putting the final touches to an unforgettable Island Games - where thrilling international sport meets vibrant island heritage, music, food, and community spirit. 

A special tartan has been designed to commemorate the Games.  

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 materials and equipment are delivered to 18 Bridge Street, Kirkwall.

Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to ensure the safety of site personnel and road users while general carriageway repairs and maintenance are carried out.

Notice is herebygiven under Regulation 9 (1) of the LocalAuthorityAccounts (Scotland) Regulations 2014 that:

Notice is hereby given under Regulation 9 (1) of the Local Authority Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2014 that:

Notice is hereby given under Regulation 9 (1) of the Local Authority Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2014 that:

A summing up of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events - for the week starting Monday 9 June 2025. 

Artwork and stories put together by Ukrainian refugees living in Orkney - reflecting deeply personal journeys of healing and life in a new country – will go on show at the Pier Arts Centre in Stromness from Friday 13 June 2025. 

An Education Scotland report has been published for Stromness Academy, following a routine inspection in March.  

The school was rated across four areas, with two weak and two satisfactory ratings – which has been described as ‘disappointing’. 

Work is now well underway at the school and within the local authority to tackle some of the issues identified in the inspection.