Variation of Premises Licence - Albert Hotel, Kirkwall

Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005

Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board

Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received the following application for variation of premises licence:

Applicant: Albert Hotel Ltd, Junction Road, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1LB.

Agent: Serena Sutherland, d and h law, 56A Albert Street, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1HQ.

Premises: Albert Hotel, Junction Road, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1LB.

Date by which objections may be made to the Board: 29 August 2025.

Variations applied for:

• Increase in extent of premises by inclusion of additional accommodation and outdoor area Ancillary Grounds 1, Junction Road.
• Provision of outdoor drinking facilities at Ancillary Grounds 1, Junction Road, with operating hours of 11:00 – 21:00 on Mondays to Thursdays inclusive; 11:00 – 22:00 on Fridays and Saturdays; and 12:00 – 20:00 on Sundays.
• Increase in access for children and young persons by inclusion of additional accommodation and outdoor Ancillary Grounds 1.
• To permit access by children and young persons to the Bothy Bar accompanied by person over 18 years.
  Inclusion of additional activity of theatre.

Any person intending to lodge an objection is advised to obtain independent legal advice. A pro-forma form (preferred) and guidance for making objections or representations should be used. This is available as Related Download 15 from  https://www.orkney.gov.uk/our-services/law-and-licensing/licence-applications/alcohol-licensing.

Gavin Mitchell.

Clerk to the Licensing Board.

Licensing Team, Legal Services, Council Offices, Kirkwall, Orkney.

8 August 2025.