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, all Kirkwall.

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

Schedule

Saturday, 1 June 2024 between the hours of 1830 and 2030;

Saturday, 15 June 2024 between the hours of 1830 and 2030;

Saturday, 6 July 2024 between the hours of 1830 and 2030;

Saturday, 20 July 2024 between the hours of 1830 and 2030;

Saturday, 3 August 2024 between the hours of 1830 and 2030; and

Saturday, 7 September 2024 between the hours of 1830 and 2030.

Update as at 14 June 2024 - please note since the original publication of this notice there has also been a parade scheduled for Saturday 22 June. Roads will close at the times and locations detailed for the above parades.