News - Transport
Latest news
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30 August 2022
Bus, ferry and Museum changes for 'Hoy on Hoy' event and visit by Sir Chris
The Council is advising of changes to public transport and to Scapa Flow Museum opening times as a result of the ‘Hoy on Hoy’ events on the island on Saturday 17 September.
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8 August 2022
Free County Show shuttle bus
Stagecoach is sponsoring the Orkney Agricultural Society by proving a free shuttle bus to and from the County Show, as part of a park and ride service from Orkney Auction Mart.
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8 August 2022
Additional bus services for Dounby Show Day
Stagecoach will be operating additional services on Dounby Show day - running: Kirkwall – Dounby; Dounby – Stromness; Stromness – Dounby; Dounby – Kirkwall.
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4 August 2022
Late night bus service
If you are planning an evening at the cinema, a meal out or just visiting family and friends, there’s a new late night bus service leaving Kirkwall and serving East Mainland, West Mainland and…
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3 August 2022
‘On-demand’ bus services consultation draws to a close on Sunday 7 August
A reminder for anyone interested in community transport that the Council’s consultation on flexible, ‘on-demand’ bus services closes on 7 August.
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3 August 2022
Reminder to take up free bus travel for Under 22s
Orkney Islands Council is reminding local families and young people that anyone aged under 22 is eligible to travel for free on buses in Orkney - and right across Scotland - if they have an…
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1 August 2022
Westray welcomes Fattie Cuttie and Fitty Fitty Bang Bang!
You could be forgiven for thinking you have landed in an Asian country if out and about on Westray these days -thanks to the long-awaited arrival of a couple of brand new bespoke tri-shaws – Fattie…
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1 August 2022
More power to the pedal!
Lots of Council staff have already been out and about cycling as part of the Cancer Challenge fundraiser – and there’s all the more reason for others to join in on Thursday 4 August - Cycle to Work…
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28 July 2022
Heading out this weekend? Check out the new evening bus service
The Council is reminding the Orkney public that evening bus services are now serving in the East Mainland, West Mainland and Kirkwall-Orphir areas on Friday and Saturday nights.
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20 July 2022
Earl Thorfinn ferry out of service while leak investigated
A leak has been discovered in the hull of the Earl Thorfinn today Wednesday (20 July).
