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13 July 2023
Harray road closure reminder
OIC is reminding motorists the A986 ‘Harray Road’ will be closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next week (17, 18, 19 July) to enable repairs to a damaged culvert.
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13 July 2023
Road works update for week starting Monday 17 July 2023
Resurfacing work on the A965 in Finstown (between the junction with Heddle Road and Baikie’s Stores) is ongoing. Contractors are expected to be working on Phase 2, from Smithy Cottage (approximately…
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13 July 2023
OIC transport grants to keep communities connected
Community transport solutions - including three totally new initiatives - have been granted up to £44,000 funding by Orkney Islands Council to improve connectivity in some of our most fragile…
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12 July 2023
Under 22 free bus travel reminder
Orkney Islands Council is reminding households that all young people aged under 22 can travel on public buses for free in Orkney and right across Scotland with a National Entitlement Card, or with…
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12 July 2023
Printed bus timetables available
A reminder that a printed booklet detailing all the public bus services in Orkney is available to pick up at several locations.
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6 July 2023
Road works update for week starting Monday 10 July 2023
Resurfacing work on the A965 in Finstown is ongoing. At present contractors are working on Phase 2, from Smithy Cottage (approximately 80 metres west of the Evie Road) to outside the Post Office.…
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30 June 2023
Internal and external Orkney ferry fares frozen til spring 2024
Orkney Ferries fares are to remain unchanged til the spring of 2024 – with the exception of the multi journey books of tickets.
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28 June 2023
Road closures in central Kirkwall for St Magnus Marathon this Sunday 2 July
A reminder there are road closures this Sunday, 2 July, affecting central Kirkwall including Albert St, Broad St, Bridge St and Castle St, for the St Magnus Marathon. This will affect the Number 9…
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28 June 2023
Road works update for week starting Monday 3 July 2023
Resurfacing work on the A965 in Finstown (between the junction with Heddle Road and Baikie’s Stores) is ongoing. At present contractors are working on Phase 2, from Smithy Cottage (approximately 80…
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23 June 2023
Road works update for week starting 26 June 2023
A summary of road works underway or soon to start in the county - for week starting Monday 26 June 2023.
