Information Evenings
Orkney 2025 will be hosting a series of information evenings to explain more about the Games and any associated road closures in the affected communities. Please come along and find out more.
Stromness Community Centre
Tuesday 28 January 2025 at 5:30-7:30pm
Kirkwall Town Hall
Wednesday 29 January 2025 at 5:30-7:30pm
Harray Hall
Thursday 30 January 2025 at 5:30-7:30pm
Rendall Hall
Tuesday 4 February 2025 at 5:30-7:30pm
Dounby Milestone Kirk
Wednesday 5 February 2025 at 5:30-7:30pm
Firth Hall
Thursday 6 February 2025 at 5:30-7:30pm
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
Download Triathlon Map
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
Download Half Marathon map
Event: Cycling Criterium
Affected areas: Circular route from Junction Rd including Union Street, Watergate, and Castle Street
Timings: Afternoon
Download Cycling Criterium Map
