Orkney Islands Council has confirmed that the second phase on works to improve the streets in Kirkwall town centre will start at the beginning of September.

The works include new paving outside the Orkney Museum, a new parking area outside the former Spence’s newsagent and new paving into Victoria Street.

The works will take place from September until February, with work suspended through the whole of December to support shopping on the street during the festive period. Free parking of up to one hour will apply as usual in metered car parks over the winter period.


Tankerness Lane will be closed to vehicles throughout the works, with one-way systems in place at various times on Broad Street and Palace Road - with Victoria Street closed to vehicles for approximately five weeks from 6 January 2020.

Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout.

The works are part of the Kirkwall Townscape Heritage Initiative's (KTHI) Places and Spaces project.