Orkney Islands Council
Why an Orkney businessman says his soon-to-open nightclub can work while others face hard times
April 23, 2025
Orkney airport serving world’s shortest flight could be about to get upgraded terminal building
April 22, 2025
1 King Street, Kirkwall: An ‘eyesore’ or a ‘thing of beauty’?
March 27, 2025
Future of Kirkwall Bonfire in question after row over risk to local swans
March 26, 2025
Orkney Island Games: New mountain bike track won’t be ready in time
March 13, 2025
Orkney hit with Scotland’s biggest council tax rise – as councillors give themselves bumper 22% pay increase
March 4, 2025
‘Huge decision’ for Orkney as £50m windfarm at Quanterness gets unanimous backing
February 21, 2025
Arrival of electric hydrofoil ferry in Orkney delayed to March
February 12, 2025
The five Orkney streets that could have day and night traffic bans to avoid ‘close calls’ and save the flagstones
February 5, 2025
Orkney pub can have teens in for pool and darts – after ‘vertical drinking’ discussion at council
December 5, 2024
Orkney farmer granted planning permission for golf driving range
December 4, 2024
Stromness Hotel one step closer to addressing safety issues as planning permission granted for new external staircases
November 28, 2024
Orkney dentist shortages ‘at crisis point’ amid Balfour Hospital staff issues
November 7, 2024
Inside Orkney’s ferry replacement wrangle as council boss reveals how breakthrough finally arrived – and why there’s cause for optimism at last
October 24, 2024
Sheila Fleet Jewellery: ‘Our huge bronze Old Man of Hoy sculptures at new Kirkwall shop will make Orcadians proud’
October 24, 2024
Lucano’s owner says Kirkwall ‘should have more colourful buildings’ amid green paint planning saga
October 23, 2024
Orkney Italian restaurant could be forced to undo bright green makeover of historic premises
October 17, 2024
Kirkwall ‘eyesore’ to stay as Scottish Government forbids owner’s demolition plan
October 17, 2024
Plans for new Orkney ferries CONFIRMED as £250k appeal for naval designers launched
September 11, 2024
Traffic could be banned on Kirkwall town centre street as narrow lane ‘congested with people leaving pub’
September 10, 2024
3 ‘It’s been an eyesore for 50 years’: Spat as history watchdog BLOCKS demolition of derelict Kirkwall house
September 5, 2024
Orkney gin distillery gets permission for tasting room as £820k expansion ramps up
September 3, 2024
‘There’s a lovely buzz’: The island primary one class with 18 boys and no girls
August 21, 2024
‘Silent’ fireworks and a smaller bonfire: Could Kirkwall bonfire night changes stop swans getting distressed?
June 12, 2024