Visits by cruise ships have not been cancelled.
Orkney Islands Council – Schools Remain Open
Cruise & Maritime Voyages Suspends All Worldwide Cruise Operations
Many cruise lines have cancelled or altered sailings across the world as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread.
Lifeline Ferry Contract Awarded to Serco Northlink
“the new contract will also include the flexibility to allow timetabled freight and ferry services to be amended to better reflect changes in future demand.”
Gates at Brodgar: Conservation V Tourism
“While we recognise that fencing and gating can be visually intrusive, it has been necessary to install a robust structure to withstand the high winds in Orkney.”
Cruise Ship Visitors Rate Kirkwall The Best
News From Orkney Islands Council. Orkney has once again topped the table for visitor satisfaction – with Kirkwall named Top Cruise Destination for Western Europe and the United Kingdom.
A Very Busy Year for Orkney’s Marine Services
” In the past three years, over £11,400,000 has been transferred from operating surpluses into the Council’s reserves”
155 Cruise Ships Booked for Orkney 2019
The UK’s Cruise Capital, Kirkwall, had 144 ships and 146,000 passengers booked between March and October
Noel Donaldson: Kirkwall’s Waterfront
To contact Noel e:mail nwicker60@btinternet.com
Noel Donaldson: Images of Orkney – All at Sea
To contact Noel e:mail nwicker60@btinternet.com
Overseas Tourism Worth £2.3billion to Scotland’s Economy
“These outstanding results show that Scotland can compete on a global stage.”
