The Orkney Islands Council (Christmas Tree Lighting Events) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025

Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under Section 62 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users in respect of Christmas tree lighting events in Kirkwall, Stromness and St Margaret’s Hope.

The Order will be in operation in Stromness, on Wednesday, 26 November 2025 between the hours of 17:00 and 20:00 and its effect will be to close (1) Ferry Road, from Stromness Ferry Terminal car park to Victoria Street; (2) John Street, from No 27 John Street to Victoria Street; (3) Victoria Street, from John Street to Church Road; and (4) Church Road, one way only to enable traffic to travel from Victoria Street to Franklin Road, when required.

The Order will be in operation in St Margaret’s Hope, on Friday, 28 November 2025 between the hours of 18:00 and 20:00 and its effect will be to close Cromarty Square, when required.

The Order will be in operation in Kirkwall, on Saturday, 29 November 2025 between the hours of 16:00 and 18:45 and its effect will be to close: (1) Albert Street, from Laing Street to Broad Street; (2) Broad Street; (3) Castle Street; (4) Palace Road, from Watergate to Broad Street; (5) Victoria Street, from Broad Street to Watergate; and (6) Tankerness Lane, one way section only, when required.

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

Oliver Reid.

Chief Executive.

Council Offices, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1NY.