Temporary Closure of Roads in Kirkwall for Kirkwall City Pipe Band Parades

Notice is hereby given that Orkney Islands Council has made an order in terms of section 62 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users while the Kirkwall City Pipe Band hold parades in Kirkwall.

The order will be in operation on the dates and times in the Schedule hereto and its effect will be to close (1) Albert Street, between its junctions with Laing Street and Broad Street; (2) Broad Street, between its junction with Albert Street and Palace Road; and (3) Castle Street, from Broad Street to car park exit on Castle Street.

Traffic signs will be erected to indicate when a road is closed.

Schedule

Saturday, 20 May 2023 between the hours of 1900 to 2045;

Saturday, 3 June 2023 between the hours of 1900 to 2045;

Saturday, 1 July 2023 between the hours of 1900 to 2045;

Saturday, 15 July 2023 between the hours of 1900 to 2045;

Saturday, 5 August 2023 between the hours of 1900 to 2045; and

Saturday, 2 September 2023 between the hours of 1830 to 2015. **Update - the event on the 2nd has been cancelled/shifted to Saturday 9 September**

Oliver Reid.

Chief Executive.

Council Offices, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1NY.

11 May 2023.