Rural Shop Improvement Scheme (RSIS)

The RSIS grant is available towards a range of improvements to general stores and qualifying food shops located out with the main population centre in Kirkwall.

A general store or qualifying food shop will be considered eligible if a range of goods, including basic foodstuffs and household goods is offered for sale.

The level of grant is determined by the location of the shop with grant scheme details provided in the 'Rural Shop Grant Scheme' document available from the 'Financial Support' link in the 'Related Sites' section of this page.

Applying for RSIS

To apply in the first instance please contact Orkney Islands Council's Economic Development team on telephone: 01856873535.