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Orkney Island Council have received an Occasional Licence Application for Rousay Sailing Club Regatta on16/17 August 2025. 

A cultural feast of public art supported by Orkney Islands Council awaits locals and visitors alike during the 2025 Orkney International Island Games. 

A summing up of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events - for the week starting Monday 7 July 2025.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Jacqueline Black for a stall at South Ronaldsay & Burray Agricultural Show.

Notice is hereby given that Orkney Islands Council has made an order in terms of Section 11(1) of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 to ensure the safe exercise of the Orkney 2025 Mountain Bike Cross Country event.

A summary of changes to our usual services to accommodate the 2025 Orkney International Island Games.

Orkney Islands Council Transportation Service is advising of changes and suspensions to public bus and ferry services during the Orkney 2025 International Island Games (12 to 18 July inclusive).

Watch a short video of Colin McAlpine who's worked as a Clerk for Stronsay Community Council for 15 years, speaking about how his role supports his community.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Cormac Grogan for Stromness Academy.

The Council’s summer holiday free school meal payments should be arriving in people’s bank accounts this week.