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A free exhibition honouring the remarkable life of the late Florrie Sinclair, a pioneering dance instructor whose influence spanned from Orkney to Singapore, will open at the Orkney Museum, Kirkwall, on Thursday 6 November 2025.

Orkney Islands Council have received an application for an occasional licence from Stuart Mackie for Waterfront, Crowness Road, 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 the public and road users while Openreach carry out utility works.

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 Openreach carry out utility works.

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 Openreach carry out utility works.

Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under Section 62 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users during a Remembrance Day Parade.

Saturday the 25th of October marks the start of Care Experienced week across Scotland, a week with a purpose to celebrate every child, young person and adult with experience of care and their supporters.  

Orkney Islands Council have received an application for an occasional licence from Swannay Brewery for Shearers Christmas Sale. 

Orkney Islands Council partners with SAMH to bring Movember's ‘Ahead of the Game’ programme to local communities

Three Orkney industry experts have been selected to shape new opportunities for young entrepreneurs, businesses and third-sector organisations to develop and grow their ideas across Scotland’s islands.