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New Year – New Phase of Works at the Orkney Library and Archive
The next phase of building works at the Orkney Library and Archive is due to get underway in the new year meaning that there will be disruption to some services.
The works are due to start on Monday 9 January 2023 and expected to last between 6-8 weeks.
16 December 2022
Widespread disruptions as wintry conditions take hold across Orkney
Much of Orkney has woken to a blanket of snow this morning, causing widespread disruption to travel and all Mainland and linked isles schools and nurseries are closed.
The gritters and ploughs have been out in force since 6am moving around the priority one routes first, before treating others as they can.
16 December 2022
Letter from John Swinney is ‘extremely promising’ says OIC Leader
Orkney Islands Council Leader James Stockan has described the latest communication from the Scottish Government on their intentions around the funding of a replacement internal ferry fleet for Orkney as ‘extremely promising’.
16 December 2022
Roads update - week starting 19 December
A roundup of works underway or soon to start around Orkney, for the week starting Monday 19 December.
16 December 2022
Handy guide to night bus services
As the festive season approaches OIC Transport team and Stagecoach have pulled together a ‘quick guide’ to the late night bus services available on a Friday and Saturday night, for anyone out and about over the next few weekends - and have launched a survey to gather feedback from the public.
16 December 2022
