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Occasional Licence - Tim Dodman - The Kelp Store, Papa Westray - Concert by Esther Swift and Swelkie - 11 April 2026
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Tim Dodman for The Kelp Store, Papa Westray.
18 March 2026
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Occasional Licence - Grace Harcus - Birsay Community Hall - Family and Friends Party - 18 April 2026
Orkney Island's Council have received an occasional licence application from Grace Harcus for Birsay Community Hall.
18 March 2026
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Occasional Licence - Grace Harcus - St Andrews Community Centre - Gin Tasting Night - 30 May 2026
Orkney Island's Council have received an occasional licence application from Grace Harcus for St Andrews Community Centre.
18 March 2026
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Occasional Licences x 2 - Carey Maguire - Rousay Community School Hall - Events - May & June 2026
Orkney Islands Council have received two applications for occasional licences from Carey Maguire for Rousay Community School.
17 March 2026
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Notice of Election - Scottish Parliament Election 2026 for the Orkney Islands Constituency
An election is to be held for a Constituency Member to serve in the Scottish Parliament for the Orkney Islands Constituency.
16 March 2026
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Notice of Election - Scottish Parliament Election 2026 for the Highlands and Islands Region
An election is to be held for 7 members to serve in the Scottish Parliament for the Highlands and Islands Region.
16 March 2026
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Orkney Ferries expands satellite internet across fleet after successful trial
Following a successful nine-month trial funded by the Scottish Government on Orkney Ferries’ Northern Isles routes, satellite internet has been permanently rolled out across its fleet this year, improving internet access and reliability for all users and crew.
13 March 2026
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Occasional Licence - Westray Rugby Club - Westray Community Hall - Westray Rugby Club Dinner Dance - 18 April 2026
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Westray Rugby Club for Westray Community Hall.
13 March 2026
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Strynd Nursey to relocate
The Strynd Nursery in Kirkwall is set to relocate to the brand-new nursery facility in the town.
11 March 2026
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Occasional Licence - Cristle Macdonald - The Gable End Theatre - Blues Festival Event – Featuring The Mighty Bosscats - 25 April 2026.
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Cristle Macdonald for The Gable End Theatre, Lyness.
11 March 2026