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Kirkwall News June 28, 2026

Loos could cost £1.7m Brodgar study claims

Building much-needed toilets at the Ring of Brodgar could cost as much as £1.7 million, a study has revealed. Growing tourist traffic has shone a harsh spotlight on the Neolithic attraction in recent years, with calls for toilets there becoming ever more urgent. A feasibility study has been done but the “costs and practicalities” of […]
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Kirkwall News June 9, 2026

£55m electricity upgrade to boost network resilience and reliability

Around £55 million in investment in Orkney’s electricity network has been announced. SSEN Distribution says the projects will create an even more reliable network, which will also provide greater capacity to support future economic growth and electrification. The projects involve the construction of new substations, the reinforcement and upgrading of existing overhead lines carried on […]
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Kirkwall News May 23, 2026

Plans discovered for Kirkwall’s Black Building

Original plans for one of Orkney’s most iconic wartime buildings have been discovered. Buried away in The National Archives, historian lan Brown has found the records for Kirkwall’s famous Black Building. Demolished in 2009, the imposing structure at Inganess Road was an important headquarters of the RAF during the Second World War. Mr Brown, an […]
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Kirkwall News May 6, 2026

Tall ship military veteran expedition set to sail into Stromness

Two traditionally rigged tall ships crewed by a rotating team of 70 wounded, injured and sick (WIS) veterans and serving personnel, will sail into Stromness, as part of a UK expedition. The voyage, coordinated by local veteran sailing charity Turn to Starboard and delivered in partnership with Invictus Games Birmingham 2027, aims to raise £300,000 so the […]
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Kirkwall News April 19, 2026

Burray boys geared up for pedal power fundraiser

Two Burray boys will be putting pedal to the metal today as they undertake a mammoth cycle for Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA). Caleb Sutherland, aged nine, and Louie Wilson, aged ten, will be clocking up 20 miles, cycling from The Sands Hotel in Burray to the Burwick Pier in South Ronaldsay and back. The […]
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An ‘exceptional feat’ for Orkney’s creel fishery
by Ethan Flett on July 13, 2026 at 3:50 pm
Orkney’s creel fishery has achieved a world-first accolade, marking high standards for responsible, transparent and community-led seafood sourcing. The local industry has been recognised and certified against the Community Catch Standard for small scale fisheries. By securing this, the Orkney creel fishery is setting a new benchmark for the seafood sector. The certification recognises organisations The post An ‘exceptional feat’ for Orkney’s creel fishery appeared first on The Orcadian […]
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by Craig Miller on July 12, 2026 at 4:00 pm
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Clan stalwart completes toughest challenge yet
by Ethan Flett on July 11, 2026 at 7:40 pm
An inspirational duo reached the finishing line of an incredible cycle challenge this afternoon. Marty Flett and Keith Oddie returned to Kirkwall after cycling over 370 miles for Clan Cancer Support. The trip — spanning just four days — took them to all of the charity’s centres across Shetland, Moray, north-east Scotland, and back to The post Clan stalwart completes toughest challenge yet appeared first on The Orcadian Online.
Stenness land bought from OIC reserves
by Ethan Flett on July 11, 2026 at 11:59 am
Money to buy a 122-acre plot of land in Stenness came from Orkney Islands Council’s (OIC) strategic reserve fund, the authority has confirmed. The Orcadian understands that just over £1 million has been spent on the land at Barnhouse, but the council said it was “not publicising the purchase price at this time.” The plot The post Stenness land bought from OIC reserves appeared first on The Orcadian Online.
People to line the streets as Kirkwall hosts Commonwealth Games baton relay
by Mark Harcus on July 11, 2026 at 8:36 am
People are being invited to line streets in Kirkwall today (Saturday) as the town hosts The King’s Baton Relay. The relay is a major part of the build‑up to the Commonwealth Games, carrying a message from His Majesty The King across communities throughout the Commonwealth. The town was selected to host a stage of The The post People to line the streets as Kirkwall hosts Commonwealth Games baton relay appeared first on The Orcadian Online.