Digital Safety Roadshow 2026

As part of CyberScotland Week 2026, staff from Orkney Islands Council’s Digital Connectivity, Trading Standards, and The Learning Link team- joined by volunteers from AbilityNet - will be travelling around the Isles to deliver a series of free digital safety and scam awareness drop-ins.

Running 23–28 February, CyberScotland Week is a national initiative aimed at boosting digital awareness for individuals, businesses, and organisations. This year’s theme, “Can’t Hack It?!”, continues from 2025 and focuses on simple, practical steps everyone can take to stay safer online.

Drop-in sessions will take place in:

• Westray
• Hoy & Walls
• Rousay
• Sanday
• North Ronaldsay

All events are free, and no booking is required; just pop by with questions.

The content of each session will vary by location, with full details available in the downloads section of this page. Topics covered include:

• Recognising phishing attempts
• Support with digital connectivity and landlines
• Avoiding scams and fraud
• Spotting fake websites
• Passwords and two‑step verification
• Safe online shopping

These sessions are designed to offer practical, accessible support to help residents build confidence and stay safe in an increasingly digital world

Established in 1998, AbilityNet is a pioneering UK charity transforming the lives of older and disabled people and working with organisations of all types and sizes to build a digital world that is accessible to all

Ewan Kennedy, Digital & Connectivity Officer, said: " Digital skills and online safety are now essential for everyday life, but we know that people in our island communities often face additional barriers when things go wrong or when they’re unsure where to turn for support. By taking these sessions out across the Isles during CyberScotland Week, we’re making it easier for residents to get trusted, practical advice on everything from spotting scams to staying connected during the PSTN switch‑off. We aim to give people confidence, whether that’s with their devices, their broadband, or their digital safety -and help to ensure no one in Orkney is left behind as services continue to move online.