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30 August 2021
First of new bus fleet to arrive in October
Local bus operator, Stagecoach, has today confirmed the first 5 vehicles from the brand new fleet for Orkney will arrive in October 2021.
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27 August 2021
E-cargo bike to be trialled by OIC Marine Services
Orkney Islands Council's Marine Services team took delivery of an electric cargo bike recently as part of a wider project by HITRANS aimed et exploring and promoting low-carbon alternatives for…
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24 August 2021
Inter Islands Transport Study reminder
Rousay, Egilsay, Wyre and Gairsay (REW) and Outer North Isles (ONI) residents are being reminded that the closing date for feedback on the ‘Outline Business Cases’ for their future air and ferry…
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17 August 2021
Welcome back for walk-on passengers
Walk-on passengers will be able to travel again with Orkney Ferries from the first sailings on Friday this week (20 August).
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16 August 2021
New public bus contract gets underway – folk asked to check timetables ahead of travelling
With Orkney’s new public bus contract to start today Monday, 16 August, folk are being reminded to check the timetables ahead of travelling due to slight alterations.
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16 August 2021
Orkney youngsters pedal power through cycle training!
More than 140 Primary 7 pupils across Mainland and isles schools in Orkney have achieved level 2 on-road cycle training.
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16 August 2021
New phone system at Harbour Authority HQ
A new telephone system will be installed at the Scapa Harbour Authority building tomorrow (Tuesday 17th August) and the phone lines may be down between the hours of 12:00 – 17:00.
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13 August 2021
Ferries catering resumes
Fans of bacon butties on Orkney Ferries' sailings to the Outer North Isles will be pleased to hear that the on board catering service is up and running again from today.
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11 August 2021
Free bus travel scheme for young people
All residents in Scotland, including those in Orkney, under the age of 22 will be eligible for free bus travel from 31 January 2022.
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6 August 2021
Capacity changes on Orkney Ferries as Covid restrictions ease
Following the First Minister’s announcement that Scotland is moving beyond Level 0, capacity aboard Orkney Ferries’ vessels will increase from Monday August 9.
