We know Orkney is a busy place and there will still be lots of ‘business as usual’ in Games week so we want to share the detail now to allow you to plan accordingly. It’s one week, it’s once in a lifetime, and all support is appreciated.
Key Road Closures
Saturday, 12th July
Event: Opening Ceremony & Athletes’ Parade
Affected areas: Central Kirkwall (Bignold Park to Broad Street and Harbour Front)
Timings: Late afternoon/early evening
Download Athletes Parade (Opening Ceremony) Map
Sunday, 13th July
Event: Triathlon
Affected areas: Stromness harbour and surrounding areas, A965 and Howe Rd
Timings: Morning/early afternoon
Monday, 14th July
Event: Cycling Time Trial
Affected areas: Firth to Evie/Costa, A966
Timings: Morning to mid-afternoon
Download Cycling Time Trial Map
Wednesday, 16th July
Event: Cycling Road Race
Affected areas: Dounby start/finish and across west mainland including Dounby, Twatt, Swannay Brewery, Quoyloo, Scarwell.
Timings: Morning to late-afternoon
Download Cycling Road Race Map
Friday, 18th July
Event: Half Marathon
Affected areas: Kirkwall (Picky & Wideford Hill area) including A965 up to Sunnybank Road, Old Finstown Rd, Glaitness Rd
Timings: Morning
Event: Cycling Criterium
Affected areas: Circular route from Junction Rd including Union Street, Watergate, and Castle Street
Timings: Afternoon