Tag: Royal Mail

Christmas Past: The Post Office, Parcels

By theorkneynews on December 12, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

In 1914 the Kirkwall Post Office reported that a large number of parcels were posted on 21st (Monday) and 22nd (Tuesday) of December.

Support for Orkney’s Striking Posties

By theorkneynews on November 24, 2022 • ( 1 Comment )

Royal Mail postal workers who collect, sort and deliver parcels and letters are taking national strike action today Thursday 24th, Friday 25th, Wednesday 30th November and Thursday 1st December 2022.

Drone Deliveries for North Ronaldsay

By theorkneynews on October 7, 2021 • ( 1 Comment )

This week, Royal Mail has started a trial of scheduled, autonomous flights for two weeks between Kirkwall and North Ronaldsay with Windracers Ltd.

Unfair Delivery Charges: Check It Out

By theorkneynews on August 10, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

A pricing map has been set up online where you can check out the delivery charges for different sizes of parcels. It covers the amount 6 companies will charge.