Independents 17, Orkney Manifesto Group 2. Archipelago off the northern tip of Caithness; once known for fishing but now firmly connected to the oil industry. Tourism also important, including rock climbers (Old Man of Hoy).
John Ross Scott (Kirkwall East) moved from Independent to Scottish Green Party in March 2021.
Next local elections
2022
Election cycle
Full
Local authority type
Scotland
Address
School Place, Kirkwall KW15 1NY
Phone
01856 873535
Website
http://www.orkney.gov.uk/
Council Tax (Band D)
£1208.48