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The famous sport themed saying... “they think it’s all over....it is now” strikes a chord with Orphir’s Megan Clouston as her two-year tenure on sportscotland’s Young People’s Sports Panel has ended. 

The Council is seeking bids from operators interested in running the new Kirkwall nursery service.  

Orkney Islands Council is highlighting national advice on the risks for vulnerable people associated with ‘ready to eat’ cold smoked fish, including smoked salmon which is a popular festive treat this time of year.

The Council is supporting the Thistle Assistance travel initiative – developed by Transport Scotland, Disability Equality Scotland and the Scottish Government. 

An additional week-day passenger service will operate between Sanday, Stronsay, Eday and Kirkwall during the annual winter refit timetable. 

A guide to waste and recycling centre opening hours over the 2024-25 festive period.

A guide to waste and recycling collections for householders and commercial customers - for the festive period (Monday 23 December to Friday 3 January inclusive)

The Sanday shipwreck timbers have been named as one of 5 most amazing archaeological finds in Scotland by ‘Dig It!’, a hub for Scottish archaeology coordinated by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. 

A summing up of road delays and closures due to road works underway or soon to start in the county - for the week starting Monday 16 December 2024.

The Orkney Road Safety Forum is urging parents and carers of children to check if they are using their child car seats correctly.