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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.
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23 June 2023
Road and bus reminders for Vintage Rally and St Magnus Marathon
A reminder of temporary road closures, speed and parking restrictions coming up soon, associated with events in the community, and impacts on public buses.
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21 June 2023
Elected members keeping options open on harbours infrastructure
A number of options continue to be explored to ensure that Orkney's economy can receive the best possible benefits from offshore wind activity in the area.
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19 June 2023
Scottish Government must get back to the table on ferry funding - as Orkney Ferries staff praised
The Chair of Orkney Ferries has praised the company's staff and crew for their practical response to ferry challenges this weekend - and issued a plea for the Scottish Government to 'get back to the…
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16 June 2023
Road works update for week starting 19 June 2023
A summing up of road works underway or soon to start in the county - for week starting Monday 19 June 2023:
