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30 March 2026
Orkney’s public buses - summer timetables changes from Monday 6 April
Orkney’s bus timetables will see some changes from Monday 6 April.
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30 March 2026
Roads update for week starting 30/03/2026
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 30/03/2026.
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20 March 2026
Hail and Ride Bus Services
Following a recent influx of queries from the public, Orkney Islands Council is reminding passengers of how the hail & ride system operates across all local bus services.
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13 March 2026
Orkney Ferries expands satellite internet across fleet after successful trial
Following a successful nine-month trial funded by the Scottish Government on Orkney Ferries’ Northern Isles routes, satellite internet has been permanently rolled out across its fleet this year,…
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6 March 2026
Roads update for week starting 09/03/2026
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 09/03/2026.
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6 March 2026
£2 bus fare cap pilot launches in Orkney
Bus passengers in Orkney are the latest in the Highlands and Islands to benefit from a £2 cap on fares from Monday (March 9).
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4 March 2026
Island of Hoy Development Trust secures funding for new electric buses
The Island of Hoy Development Trust, supported by Orkney Islands Council, has secured more than £130,000 from the Carbon Neutral Islands Capital Fund (CNICF) to accelerate the transition of its…
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2 March 2026
Roads update for week starting 02/03/2026
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 02/03/2026.
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24 February 2026
Digital Ferry Vouchers Renewal
Digital ferry vouchers for eligible Orkney residents holding a valid National Entitlement Card will be available from 15 March. The digital vouchers can be used on external ferry services (NorthLink…
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20 February 2026
Roads update for week starting 23/02/2026
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 23/02/2026.
