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A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 29/06/2026.

Orkney Islands Council is inviting the public to join in the celebrations for Armed Forces Day 2026 this Saturday, 27 June, with events taking place in Kirkwall and Stromness.

The following media statement was issued on 23 June following social media posts about the installation of bollards in Kirkwall's town centre.

This summer, inspired by the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, communities across Scotland are being encouraged to embrace sport and physical activity as part of a wider £20 million Scottish Government investment.

An overview of events planned for the 2026 Armed Forces Day in Orkney, and details of what discounts and offers are available to current and former members of the Armed Forces, along with their families.

Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under Section 62 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users when cruise liner passengers are visiting Kirkwall.

Major works are underway at The Pickaquoy Centre and are due to continue throughout July and August, with repairs and replacement of the equipment and plant damaged by a flood earlier this year.

Work will get underway later this year on essential upgrades to control infrastructure at ferry linkspans in the North Isles.

Orkney Islands Council is encouraging communities across Orkney to come together later this month on 27 June to celebrate Armed Forces Day at events planned in Kirkwall and Stromness.

A sponsored fancy dress walk will take place at the Picky sports track on Saturday 20 June, between 1–3 pm to raise funds for the Aurrida House Comfort Fund