Orkney Public Bus Guide

Winter 2026/27

From 26 October 2026

IMAGE: Cover of the Orkney Public Bus Guide Winter 2026/27, showing the Orkney Islands Council Marine Services & Transportation logo, public transport symbols for ferries, buses and aircraft, a map-style background, and the text “From 26 October 2026”.

Orkney Public Bus Guide

Promoting sustainable travel in and around Orkney, all mainland public bus services are operated by Stagecoach using their low-floored accessible Euro 6 low emission fleet.

With the exception of the X1 route, public bus services in Orkney are operated under a contracted basis and are funded by Orkney Islands Council. If you have any comments or feedback regarding public transport, please contact the Transportation Team at transport@orkney.gov.uk or call 01856 873535.

All bus timetable information can be found online at: www.orkney.gov.uk/bus

Partner Operators

Note: winter and summer bus timetables for Houton and Tingwall ferries (Services 2 & 6) coincide with Orkney Ferries timetables - summer period operates from first Sunday in May to last Sunday in September each year.

www.orkney.gov.uk/transport

IMAGE: Information page headed “ORKNEY PUBLIC BUS GUIDE”, containing the introduction, operator and partner-operator contact tables, Orkney Islands Council branding, and the website www.orkney.gov.uk/transport.

Contents

Public bus services across Orkney Mainland are timetabled to avoid school transport times so that the same driver and bus can operate both services for efficiency and Best Value. Therefore, some timetables are highlighted to show amendments during school term time, or school holidays (Easter, Summer, October and Christmas). School term dates can be found online at: orkney.gov.uk/schools

• Some Secondary School buses are currently registered to carry fare paying passengers during term-time subject to available capacity. Therefore these services may be subject to change.

Thistle Assistance Card

Thistle Assistance is an initiative to help you feel safer and more comfortable when using public transport. It's free to use for anyone who needs it. The card is recognised by a wide range of public transport providers across Scotland. Cards are available to pick-up from various locations including Kirkwall Travel Centre & Stromness Terminal Building and various Transport Operators. For more info go to thistleassitance.com

Service X1

Service X1 operated commercially by Stagecoach without financial support from Orkney Islands Council. The Council has no control over changes or amendments to the timetable. However, the Council work with the operator and pass on timetabling suggestions for consideration.

Passengers are advised not to walk from the Standing Stones of Stenness to the A965 / Brodgar junction, or along to the A965 Brodgar junction and Stenness village to catch buses.

Friday and Saturday evening bus services

Friday and Saturday evening bus services operate in the East Mainland, West Mainland and Kirkwall and Orphir areas. Continuation of these services will be subject to external grant funding and usage.

Note

Bus timetables may be subject to change to coincide with local events / ferry timetable changes. Timetables are correct at the time of going to print (October 2026), however, in the event that timings may change, we recommend that you contact the appropriate operator.

Free Bus Travel

If you are under 22, over 60 or have a disability and live permanently in Scotland, you are eligible to apply for a Scottish National Entitlement Card. You can apply online at getyournec.scot or contact the Transportation Team at Orkney Islands Council, email: transport@orkney.gov.uk

www.orkney.gov.uk/transport

IMAGE: Contents and information page listing routes X1 through X10 and island and community transport services, followed by notes about school timetables, Thistle Assistance, Service X1, evening buses, timetable changes and free bus travel.

Service X1 (West Bound) St Margaret’s Hope - Kirkwall - Stromness

Operated by Stagecoach. Tel. 01856 870555. www.stagecoachbus.com

Monday to Friday

Services in green operate school holidays only. Term dates can be found at www.orkney.gov.uk/schools

The 0635 and 0735 continue as the Service 7, Birsay - Dounby. The 1256 continues as the Service 5, Houton Ferry.

Friday and Saturday South Ronaldsay Community Connect Bus. Please see page 22 for further information.

This service leaves from Stance 2 at Kirkwall Travel Centre.

For up to the minute information download the Stagecoach Bus App.

Monday to Friday - Continued

Services in pink operate Fridays during school term and Monday to Friday during school holidays only. Term dates can be found at: www.orkney.gov.uk/schools

Additional daily evening connectivity to / from Kirkwall - Stromness. See X10 for timetable.

Inbound services direct to Stromness Hamnavoe operate via Howe Road. All other services operate via the main A965. Please see map for route.

This service leaves from Stance 2 at Kirkwall Travel Centre.

For up to the minute information download the Stagecoach Bus App.

Saturday

Additional daily evening connectivity to / from Kirkwall - Stromness. See X10 for timetable.

The 0635 and 0735 continue as the Service 7, Birsay - Dounby.

Friday and Saturday South Ronaldsay Community Connect Bus. Please see page 22 for further information.

This service leaves from Stance 2 at Kirkwall Travel Centre.

For up to the minute information download the Stagecoach Bus App.

Sunday

Additional daily evening connectivity to / from Kirkwall - Stromness. See X10 for timetable.

Inbound services direct to Stromness Hamnavoe operate via Howe Road. All other services operate via the main A965. Please see map for route.

This service leaves from Stance 2 at Kirkwall Travel Centre.

For up to the minute information download the Stagecoach Bus App.

IMAGE: X1 timetable pages showing west-bound services between St Margaret’s Hope, Kirkwall and Stromness, with weekday, Saturday and Sunday timetable tables, a route map around Stromness, colour-coded school-term and holiday services, continuation notes for Services 5 and 7, and QR codes for the X1 timetable.

Service X1 (East Bound) Stromness - Kirkwall - St Margaret’s Hope

Operated by Stagecoach. Tel. 01856 870555. www.stagecoachbus.com

Monday to Friday

Friday and Saturday South Ronaldsay Community Connect Bus. Please see page 22 for further information.

This service leaves from Stance 2 at Kirkwall Travel Centre.

The 1337 connects from Service 5, Houton Ferry.

For up to the minute information download the Stagecoach Bus App.

Monday to Friday - Continued

Additional daily evening connectivity to / from Kirkwall - Stromness. See X10 for timetable.

This service leaves from Stance 2 at Kirkwall Travel Centre.

For up to the minute information download the Stagecoach Bus App.

Saturday and Sunday

The Saturday and Sunday east-bound tables contain the same stops and the following scheduled times:

• Stromness Hamnavoe Estate
• Stromness Terminal Building
• Stromness Swimming Pool
• Stenness Garage Bus Shelter
• Finstown Allan’s of Gillock
• Hatston Ferry Terminal
• Hatston Stagecoach Depot
• Pickaquoy Road
• Kirkwall Travel Centre
• New Scapa Road for Balfour Hospital
• St Mary’s Village Bus Shelter
• Burray Village Bus Shelter
• St Margaret’s Hope Ferry Terminal

Additional daily evening connectivity to / from Kirkwall - Stromness. See X10 for timetable.

This service leaves from Stance 2 at Kirkwall Travel Centre.

For up to the minute information download the Stagecoach Bus App.

IMAGE: X1 east-bound timetable pages showing services from Stromness to St Margaret’s Hope, with weekday, Saturday and Sunday tables, route maps around Stromness, and notes about Stance 2, Service 5 connections, X10 evening connectivity and South Ronaldsay Community Connect.

Service 2 — Houton Ferry Terminal

Operated by Stagecoach. Tel. 01856 870555. www.stagecoachbus.com

For Orkney Islands Council Transportation Service Tel 01856 873535. www.orkney.gov.uk/bus

Monday to Friday

Operates Friday school days only. Term dates can be found at www.orkney.gov.uk/schools

Timetables coincide with the inter-island ferry service operated by Orkney Ferries Ltd. www.orkneyferries.co.uk

Alternative bus timetables may operate during special events.

Please note that all buses will wait up to 15 minutes to connect with the arrival of the ferry from Houton. The return leg to Kirkwall may therefore be subject to delays.

Saturday

Sunday

This service leaves from Stance 4 at Kirkwall Travel Centre.

The 9E Fri 2205 and Sat 2110 leaves from Stance 3 at Kirkwall Travel Centre.

IMAGE: Service 2 timetable page showing weekday, Saturday and Sunday services between Kirkwall Travel Centre and Houton Ferry Terminal, with notes about ferry connections, waiting times and departure stances.

Service 3 — Deerness - Tankerness

Operated by Stagecoach. Tel. 01856 870555. www.stagecoachbus.com

For Orkney Islands Council Transportation Service Tel 01856 873535. www.orkney.gov.uk/bus

Monday to Friday and Saturday

Stops include:

• Pickaquoy Centre
• Kirkwall Travel Centre
• New Scapa Road for Balfour Hospital
• Kirkwall Airport
• Sheila Fleet Gallery
• Toab (Greenfield)
• Deerness Dingieshowe
• Deerness Lighthouse Corner
• Wilderness Junction, Holm

The timetable includes weekday, Friday evening, Saturday and evening services, with connections to the East Mainland and Kirkwall.

Operates school days only.

Operates Monday to Thursday school days only. This service leaves from Stance 4 at Kirkwall Travel Centre.

Operates Friday school days and Monday to Friday during school holidays. Term dates can be found at www.orkney.gov.uk/schools

This Service leaves from Stance 2 at Kirkwall Travel Centre.

The evening bus service on Friday and Saturday returns to Kirkwall via the B9052 (Moss Road) in Holm, exiting the Wilderness Junction.

IMAGE: Service 3 timetable page showing routes between Kirkwall, Tankerness and Deerness, including Kirkwall Airport and the evening East Mainland service, with colour-coded school-day and holiday services.

Service 4 / 4D — Kirkwall Airport

Operated by Stagecoach. Tel. 01856 870555. www.stagecoachbus.com

For Orkney Islands Council Transportation Service Tel 01856 873535. www.orkney.gov.uk/bus

Monday to Friday

Saturday

The Saturday service operates between Kirkwall Travel Centre and Kirkwall Airport from 0645 to 1640, serving Palace Road, New Scapa Road for Balfour Hospital, Kirkwall Airport and Pickaquoy Road.

Please note that the last bus from the Airport will wait up to 20 minutes to assist with onward travel connections where possible.

These services leave from Stance 4 at Kirkwall Travel Centre.

Sunday

Service 4/4D Kirkwall Airport route

Outbound - Kirkwall Travel Centre, Junction Rd, Harbour Street, Shore Street roundabout, Junction Rd, Castle Street, Palace Rd, Dundas Crescent, Clay Loan, Junction Rd, New Scapa Road for Balfour Hospital, Holm Branch Rd, Holm Road, Easdale Loan, Deerness Road, Kirkwall Airport.

Inbound - Kirkwall Airport, Deerness Rd, Easdale Loan, Holm Rd, Holm Branch Rd, New Scapa Road for Balfour Hospital, Junction Rd, Pickaquoy Rd, Ayre Rd, Burgh Rd, Kirkwall Travel Centre.

Please note that the last bus from the Airport will wait up to 20 minutes to assist with onward travel connections where possible.

Service 4D operates as Orkney Community Connect on a trial basis from Monday to Thursday during term time. As this service is currently provided using an 8-seat minibus, capacity is limited and pick-ups along the route are subject to availability. On all other days, the service is operated by Stagecoach. School term dates can be found at www.orkney.gov.uk/schools

IMAGE: Service 4/4D timetable and map pages showing the Kirkwall Airport route, weekday, Saturday and Sunday schedules, the outbound and inbound routes, Kirkwall Travel Centre, Balfour Hospital, Kirkwall Grammar School and Orkney College.

Service 5 — Houton Ferry

Operated by Stagecoach. Tel. 01856 870555. www.stagecoachbus.com

For Orkney Islands Council Transportation Service Tel 01856 873535. www.orkney.gov.uk/bus

Monday to Friday

Connects with Orkney Ferries (South Isles) incoming ferry only. www.orkneyferries.co.uk

The 1333 continues as the X1 to Kirkwall (see X1 timetable). No change required.

IMAGE: Service 5 timetable showing the two weekday return journeys between Stromness Terminal Building and Houton Ferry Terminal, with notes about incoming South Isles ferries and continuation as the X1.

Service 6 — Tingwall Ferry Terminal - Evie

Operated by Stagecoach. Tel. 01856 870555. www.stagecoachbus.com

For Orkney Islands Council Transportation Service Tel 01856 873535. www.orkney.gov.uk/bus

The timetable operates Monday to Saturday and on Sunday in winter, serving Balfour Hospital Car Park, Kirkwall Travel Centre, Finstown Allan’s of Gillock, Tingwall Ferry Terminal, Evie Hillside Road, Newton Road End, Swannay Hundland Road and Birsay Palace - Road End.

Please note that all buses will wait up to 15 minutes to connect with the arrival of the ferry from Tingwall. The return leg to Kirkwall may therefore be subject to delays.

The inter-island ferry service is operated by Orkney Ferries Ltd. Winter period operates from October to April (inclusive). www.orkneyferries.co.uk

Services in yellow operate Saturdays only.

Operates via Woodwick Road on the inbound journey and in both directions at 1705.

The evening bus service on Friday and Saturday returns from Birsay to Kirkwall via Dounby and Harray. This service leaves from Stance 4 at Kirkwall Travel Centre.

This Service leaves from Stance 3 at Kirkwall Travel Centre.

IMAGE: Service 6 timetable pages showing connections between Kirkwall, Tingwall Ferry Terminal, Evie and Birsay, including Sunday winter services, ferry-connection notes and the route through Woodwick Road.

Service 7 — Birsay - Dounby

Operated by Stagecoach. Tel. 01856 870555. www.stagecoachbus.com

For Orkney Islands Council Transportation Service Tel 01856 873535. www.orkney.gov.uk/bus

Monday to Saturday

The service operates between Stromness Hamnavoe, Stromness Terminal Building, Sandwick Road End, Orkney Brewery Rd End A967, Twatt Crossroads, Birsay Palace Road End, Dounby Store, Harray Community Centre, Finstown Allan’s of Gillock, Old Finstown Road (Finstown Junction), Zion’s Loan Road End, Sunnybank Road, Pickaquoy Road, Kirkwall Travel Centre and New Scapa Rd for Balfour Hospital.

The 0635 and 0735 connects with the X1 from Hatston Stagecoach Depot (Kirkwall) to Stromness (see X1 timetable).

The 1835 continues as the X1 to Kirkwall Travel Centre (see X1 timetable).

This Service leaves from Stance 4 at Kirkwall Travel Centre.

IMAGE: Service 7 timetable page showing daytime services between Stromness, Birsay, Dounby and Kirkwall, the Friday and Saturday evening service, and connections with the X1.

School Services

Operated by Stagecoach. Tel. 01856 870555. www.stagecoachbus.com

For Orkney Islands Council Transportation Service Tel 01856 873535. www.orkney.gov.uk/bus

Term time only

Service 8 - Stromness

Operates Monday to Friday. Term time only.

No. 435 Tankerness - Kirkwall Grammar School

No. 435 Kirkwall Travel Centre - Tankerness

No. 436 Deerness (Lighthouse Corner) - Kirkwall Travel Centre

No. 436 Kirkwall Travel Centre - Deerness (Lighthouse Corner)

No. 437 Kirkwall - Kirkwall (KGS)

No. 437 Kirkwall (KGS) - Kirkwall

No. 441 Swannay Junction - Stromness (Stromness Academy)

No. 441 Stromness (Stromness Academy) - Swannay

No. 443 Dounby (Store) - Stromness (Stromness Academy)

No. 443 Stromness (Stromness Academy) - Dounby (Store)

No. 448 Kirkwall - Stromness

No. 448 Stromness - Kirkwall

Operates Monday to Thursday. Term time only.

Operates Fridays. Term time only.

Term dates can be found at www.orkney.gov.uk/schools

These secondary school buses are currently registered to carry fare paying passengers during term-time subject to available capacity. These services may be subject to change.

IMAGE: School Services timetable page containing term-time routes between Stromness, Kirkwall, Tankerness, Deerness, Swannay, Dounby and associated schools.

Service 8S — Quoyloo - Skara Brae

Operated by Stagecoach. Tel. 01856 870555. www.stagecoachbus.com

For Orkney Islands Council Transportation Service Tel 01856 873535. www.orkney.gov.uk/bus

This Service leaves from Stance 3 at Kirkwall Travel Centre.

IMAGE: Service 8S timetable page showing outbound and return journeys between Kirkwall, Stromness, Quoyloo and Skara Brae, including the Skara Brae Visitor Centre and the Stenness Ring of Brodgar.

Service 9 — Kirkwall Town Service

Operated by Stagecoach. Tel. 01856 870555. www.stagecoachbus.com

For Orkney Islands Council Transportation Service Tel: 01856 873535. www.orkney.gov.uk/bus

Monday to Saturday

The service runs between Kirkwall Travel Centre, Papdale East, Orkney College, Islands View Road, Hatston Brae, Sunnybank Road, Soulisquoy Place, Scapa Beach, New Scapa Road for Balfour Hospital, Pipersquoy Road, Rope Walk, Inganess Road, Kirkwall Grammar School and Pickaquoy Road.

The main service operates hourly from 0730 to 1824.

Service 9 Evening - Town and Orphir

Services in green operate Fridays during school term and Monday to Friday during school holidays only. Term dates can be found at: www.orkney.gov.uk/schools

Service 9 Route - Monday to Saturday

Kirkwall Travel Centre, West Castle Street, Castle Street, Broad Street, Palace Rd, Thoms Street, The Meadows, Marwick Drive, Muir Drive (turn at Otterswick) Muir Drive, Marwick Drive, The Meadows, Berstane Rd, East Rd (Orkney College) Work Rd, Craigiefield Rd, Carness Rd, Weyland Bay, Islands View Rd, Cromwell Rd, Shore Street, Harbour Street, Burgh Rd, Kirkwall Travel Centre.

Kirkwall Travel Centre, West Castle Street, Junction Rd, Pickaquoy Rd, Hatston Brae, Sunnybank Rd, Old Finstown Rd, Glaitness Rd, Old Scapa Rd, Scapa Beach, New Scapa Rd, Pipersquoy Rd, Kirklands Rd, Quoybanks Crescent, Holm Rd, Bignold Park Rd, Deerness Rd, Watson Drive, Rope Walk, Deerness Rd, lnganess Rd, Berstane Loan, Berstane Rd, The Meadows, Bignold Park Rd, Clay Loan, Union Street, Junction Rd, Pickaquoy Rd, Ayre Rd, Burgh Rd, Kirkwall Travel Centre.

This Service leaves from Stance 3 at Kirkwall Travel Centre.

This service leaves from Stance 4 at Kirkwall Travel Centre.

Sunday

Service 9 Route - Sunday

Sunday does not service Berstane Road / Craigiefield / Scapa.

Kirkwall Travel Centre, West Castle St, Castle St, Broad St, Palace Rd, Thoms St, The Meadows, Papdale East (turn at Otterswick), Papdale East, The Meadows, Bignold Park Rd, Clay Loan, Union St, Junction Rd, Pickaquoy Rd, Ayre Rd, Burgh Rd, Kirkwall Travel Centre.

Kirkwall Travel Centre, West Castle St, Junction Rd, Pickaquoy Rd, Hatston Brae, Sunnybank Rd, Old Finstown Rd, Glaitness Rd, Soulisquoy Pl, Old Scapa Rd, Foreland Rd, New Scapa Rd, Pipersquoy Rd, Kirklands Rd, Quoybanks Cr, Holm Rd, Bignold Park Rd, Deerness Rd, Watson Dr, Rope Walk, Deerness Rd, Bignold Park Rd, Clay Loan, Union St, Junction Rd, Pickaquoy Rd, Ayre Rd, Burgh Rd, Kirkwall Travel Centre.

IMAGE: Service 9 timetable pages showing Kirkwall town and evening Town and Orphir services, with route maps for weekday, Saturday and Sunday journeys.

Service X10 — Hatston Ferry Link

Operated by Stagecoach. Tel. 01856 870555. www.stagecoachbus.com

For Orkney Islands Council Transportation Service Tel 01856 873535. www.orkney.gov.uk/bus

Daily

The X10 takes the following route: Kirkwall Hotel, Burgh Road, Kirkwall Travel Centre, Junction Road, Pickaquoy Road, Grainshore Road, Hatston Ferry Terminal, Grainshore Road, Ayre Road, Shore Street Roundabout, Kirkwall Hotel, Burgh Road, Great Western Road, Pickaquoy Road, Hatston Brae, A965, Finstown, Stromness Swimming Pool, Stromness Terminal Building, returning to Kirkwall Travel Centre.

This service is subject to alteration at short notice depending on the arrival / departure of the Northlink ferry service to / from Shetland or Aberdeen.

If the ferry is late, the bus service will depart 20 minutes after the arrival of the vessel. As a result, the service from Stromness will operate late. For further information visit www.northlinkferries.co.uk

Tel 0800 111 44 22

This Service leaves from Stance 2 at Kirkwall Travel Centre.

In the event of a major delay, Service X10 will run an additional run in both directions as required departing 20 minutes after the ferry has docked.

IMAGE: Service X10 timetable and route map showing the late-evening connection between Kirkwall, Hatston Ferry Terminal and Stromness, with notes about NorthLink ferry delays and additional journeys.

Isles Public Bus Services

Sanday Bus

The Sanday Bus, operated by Sanday Development Trust to meet all ferry arrivals and departures at Loth Pier between the first Sunday in May until the last Monday in September. During the winter ferry timetable the bus provides an on-demand service. You will be delivered to any roadside location on the island. When booking to go to the ferry, you will be given a collection time for the location of your choice.

• Scottish National Concession cards accepted.
• All services fully wheelchair accessible.
• Please advise us of your accessibility needs when you book.

All bookings must be made by 6pm on the evening before travel and must be made between the hours of 9am and 6pm.

• Please note the driver will be driving for up to an hour either side of the ferrytime.

To book - Sanday Bus. Tel: 07513 084 777

Westray Bus

The Westray Bus Service operates to meet all ferries at the Rapness ferry terminal providing transport to Pierowall village and the Papa Westray ferry at Gill Pier. A fully scheduled service operates from the first Sunday in May until the last Monday in September. For the remainder of the year the service must be pre-booked (4 hours notice required).

• Passengers may be picked up / dropped off at various locations on Westray.
• Scottish National Concession cards accepted.
• The Westray Bus Service operates all year round - see website for details.

Tel: 07789 034289 (phone / text / Whatsapp) • www.westraybusservice.co.uk

Hoy & Walls Community Bus

The Hoy & Walls Community Bus operates Monday to Friday to meet the morning (08.00) and afternoon (15.15) ferries from Houton, providing transport between Lyness Ferry Terminal and Longhope Village (Hotels, Shop, Pier and other facilities).

• Scottish National Concession cards accepted.

For further details contact:

Tel: 01856 701356 • Mobile: 07833 777760

Email: office.iohdt@gmail.com

Timetable available on the Community Website: www.hoyorkney.com

IMAGE: Isles Public Bus Services page describing Sanday Bus, Westray Bus and Hoy & Walls Community Bus services, including booking requirements, accessibility information, telephone numbers, email addresses and websites.

South Ronaldsay Community Connect Bus

Door to door transport service - Live in South Ronaldsay and need a lift in the area?

The Community Connect on demand bus is for you!

Who can use it?

Anyone - residents and visitors

• Wheelchair accessible
• Free for National Entitlement Card & Young Scot cardholders (Under 22s, 60+ and disabled)
• Small charge for non-cardholders

Perfect for:

• Shopping or Post Office trips
• Social and leisure activities
• Meeting or visiting friends and family
• Connecting with the X1 bus or ferry
• Attending appointments

When does the bus run?

On demand, when you need it on:

• Fridays from 7.40am until 6.30pm
• Saturdays from 9.40am until 3.10pm

It will pick you up and drop you off when and where you want (pick up times will depend on location and number of bookings). Timings will be confirmed when you book.

How to Book

Call 01856 871515 (Dial-a-Bus Office)

Or book using the ‘Moove Flexi’ App. Scan the QR code below to download.

Booking is recommended at least one day prior to travel. Please state time and pickup location.

Established by Orkney Islands Council as a trial service during 2025/26, South Ronaldsay Community Connect (Service 988) operates on a Friday and Saturday following local demand. Continuation of the trial will be subject to usage and budget.

Please spread the word by supporting and using your local bus!

Orkney Islands Council Transportation Service - 01856 873535

www.orkney.gov.uk/bus

IMAGE: South Ronaldsay Community Connect Bus information poster explaining eligibility, wheelchair access, permitted journeys, operating hours, telephone booking, the Moove Flexi app, the trial-service status and the Community Connect minibus.

Community Transport

Orkney Islands Council provide grant funding for community transport projects on an annual basis through the Community Transport Grant Scheme, with match funding through the Sustainable and Green Transport Fund, established from public bus passenger fare income.

Funding awards have been allocated to the following Orkney Community Connect projects:

*Term dates can be found at www.orkney.gov.uk/schools

www.orkney.gov.uk/transport

IMAGE: Community transport funding page listing Orkney Community Connect projects, their operators and contact details, including mainland, South Ronaldsay, North Ronaldsay, Rousay, Hoy, Stronsay, Sanday, Shapinsay and Papa Westray services.

Mainland Route Map

IMAGE: Mainland Orkney route map marking Birsay, Skara Brae, Dounby, Tingwall, Stromness, Finstown, Hatston Ferry, Kirkwall, Kirkwall Airport, Tankerness, Deerness, Houton and St Margaret’s Hope. It shows routes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8S, X1 and X10, and notes that X1 to Skara Brae operates April to October only.

Transport Links

IMAGE: Transport-links map of Orkney showing the locations of Papa Westray, North Ronaldsay, Westray, Sanday, Rousay, Eday, Egilsay, Wyre, Stronsay, Shapinsay, Birsay, Dounby, Tingwall Ferry, Skara Brae, Finstown, Kirkwall, Stromness, Tankerness, Deerness, Kirkwall Airport, Graemsay, Houton Ferry, Hoy, Lyness, Flotta, St Margaret’s Hope, Burray and South Ronaldsay. The legend identifies public buses, Orkney Community Connect, ferries, airports, public bus routes and ferry routes, with connections to Scrabster, Gills Bay and Aberdeen.

www.orkney.gov.uk/transport

Design & layout by Derek Nixon Design