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Reviewed Spetember 2026

Register of Members’ Interests

IMAGE: Orkney Islands Council crest with the words “ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL”.

Councillor: John Ross Scott

Ward: Kirkwall and St Ola

1. Remuneration

  • Orkney Island Council

  • Private Pension

  • State Pension

  • Formally gave occasional reviews to The Orcadian (Orkney Media Group) up to 2025

2. Other Roles

  • None

3. Contracts

  • None

4. Election Expenses

  • £670.82

5. Houses, Land and Buildings

  • 1 x property Kirkwall East

6. Interest in Shares and Securities

  • Scottish Widows Policy

7. Gifts and Hospitality (N/A see paragraph 4.21 of Councillors’ Code of Conduct)

  • None

8. Non-Financial Interests

  • Freelance Journalism - occasional reviews for The Orcadian.

  • Board Member of THAW Orkney

  • Perform with various theatre groups (including KAOS/Stromness Drama Club)

  • Former Vice-Chair of Papdale East Playpark Association, committee member only from 23 August 2023

  • Vice Chair and Member of The Pickaquoy Centre Trust

  • Former member of Orkney Pride (September 2025)

9. Close Family Members

  • None