Locals have raised concerns about the plan to lock the gates of the causeway during stormy weather.

The Orkney Native Wildlife Project has spent nearly £8m trapping thousands of stoats since 2019.

The authority will freeze council tax if additional government funding can be used without restrictions.

Heather Woodbridge, who is 29, also becomes the first woman to lead Orkney Islands Council.

James Stockan is leaving the role after 20 years as a councillor in Scotland's smallest local authority.

Councillors have upheld a previous decision despite the area being described as "an open air toilet".

Councillors are told of "undesirable toileting behaviour" at the ancient Ring of Brodgar site.

Council body Cosla has said the announcement was made without speaking to local government.