Orkney 2025

Links to useful sources of information for visitors and locals during 2025 Orkney International Island Games - including changes to the Council's usual services during the Games period (12 to 18 July 2025).

Remember to also visit the official Games website to help plan your visit.

Bin collections and tips

• Waste service changes
• Household Waste and Recycling Calendar

Road closures

• Event related closures - Orkney 2025
• Non-games related closures - OIC

Transport

• Changes to public bus and ferry services for Island Games
• Orkney Ferries
• Additional Bus Services - Orkney 2025

Visitor information

• Arts, Museums and Heritage
• Historic Environment Scotland
• NHS Orkney - Health Services
• Orkney.com
• Orkney Museums

Other Council services

• Community Centres
• Libraries - Orkney Library and Archive
• Play Areas