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16 January 2026
New bus and cycle shelters to be installed across Orkney
Work is underway to install new and replacement bus shelters across Orkney, thanks to external grant funding from the Scottish Government.
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6 January 2026
Public Bus Services changes to routes - Tuesday 6 January 2026 from 10.30am
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17 December 2025
EV drivers need to prepare for public charging network change
Electric vehicle drivers in Orkney need to download a new app and order a new charging card by mid-January as the public charging network switches to ScottishPower.
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12 December 2025
Roads update for week starting 15/12/25
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 15/12/2025.
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10 December 2025
Kirkwall Travel Centre Christmas Opening Hours
Wednesday 24 December – 08:30 to 17:00 Thursday 25 December – Closed Friday 26 December - Closed Saturday 27 December – 08:30 to 16:30 Sunday 28 December - Closed Monday 29 December – 08:30 to 16:30…
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10 December 2025
Bus Festive Season Services 2025–2026
The following arrangements will apply over the Festive Period.
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8 December 2025
Inter Island Ferry Timetables – Winter 2026/27
Inter Island Air and Ferry Timetables are considered 12 months in advance by communities via the Air and Ferry Forum, with draft timetables circulated to Community Councils for consultation.
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28 November 2025
Roads update for week starting 01/12/25
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events for the week starting Monday 01/12/2025.
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21 November 2025
Roads update for week starting 24/11/2025
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events for the week starting Monday 24/11/2025.
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14 November 2025
Roads update for week starting 17/11/2025
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events for the week starting Monday 17/11/2025.
