King Street will be closed to traffic from 08:00 on Monday 9 December to 12:00 on Wednesday 11 December.
King St Kirkwall Closed From Monday
MSP Marine Inquiry Hears Public Concerns
The Marine Plan would be an overarching plan spanning all the other pieces of legislation and guidance affecting Orkney’s waters
#SeeMyAbility Swimming for children with physical, sensory and learning impairments
“We teach all children in an inclusive way at Orkney Islands Council and it is great to get these additional resources to support our swimming teachers as we continue to grow our programme.” Garry Burton Sport and Leisure Service Manager OIC
Ferry Update for Rousay Egilsay and Wyre
The MV Shapinsay will provide ferry services to and from Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre from Monday 25 November.
Proposed Quanterness Wind Farm
The Community Fund will allow Orkney to continue to provide a standard of local public services which most local authorities in Scotland would struggle to match.
Tributes Paid to Alistair Buchan on his Retirement
Tributes have been made with the news that Alistair Buchan,Orkney Islands Council’s Chief Executive since 1997, has retired on medical grounds.
Public Events on Quanterness Wind Farm
The proposed Quanterness site has the potential capacity for six turbines
Orkney Norway Friendship Marked With 2019 Christmas Tree Cutting in Bringsværd Forest
” We are here and linked together with a chain back in time. “
Name Orkney’s New Tugs
A public vote is underway to select the names for Orkney’s new tugs – currently under construction in Turkey.
Public Events on Quanterness Wind Farm
The proposed Quanterness site has the potential capacity for six turbines
