News - Marine Services, Transport
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12 December 2024
Additional passenger ferry sailings
An additional week-day passenger service will operate between Sanday, Stronsay, Eday and Kirkwall during the annual winter refit timetable.
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12 December 2024
Travel with confidence with Thistle Assistance initiative
The Council is supporting the Thistle Assistance travel initiative – developed by Transport Scotland, Disability Equality Scotland and the Scottish Government.
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10 December 2024
Road Safety Forum urges parents to check child car seats
The Orkney Road Safety Forum is urging parents and carers of children to check if they are using their child car seats correctly.
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4 December 2024
Roads update for week starting 9 December 2024
A summing up of road closures and delays due to works and events - for the week starting 9 December 2024.
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29 November 2024
Roads update for week starting 2 December 2024
A summing up of road closures and delays due to works and events - for the week starting 2 December 2024.
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22 November 2024
Roads update for week starting 25 November 2024
A summing up of delays and closures on our roads due to works and events - for the week starting 25 November 2024.
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22 November 2024
West Pier in Stronsay Closed
A section of the West Pier in Stronsay – known locally as ‘the fisherman’s pier’ - will be closed from early next week following concerns raised after a recent inspection.
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20 November 2024
Festive late-night bus services
As the festive season approaches, the OIC Transportation Team and Stagecoach have pulled together a ‘handy guide’ to the late-night bus services available, for anyone out and about over the…
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15 November 2024
Roads update for week starting 18 November 2024
A summing up of delays and closures on our roads due to works and events - for the week starting 18 November 2024
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15 November 2024
Orkney asked for views on 20mph in towns and villages
The Council has published an online survey and will also run a series of drop in events to gather folks’ views.