Local Transport in Orkney

A breakdown of the public transport services in Orkney to and from the Orkney Blues Festival.

Public Bus Timetables

Stagecoach Orkney

View the X1 timetable for public buses running between St Margaret's Hope, Kirkwall and Stromness.

Buses are availabe throughout the weekend, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

X1 Timetable | Stromness - Finstown - Kirkwall - Holm - St Margaret's Hope

For other public bus routes in Orkney, click the link below to visit the Stagecoach website and use their search function to find the timetable you require.

http://www.stagecoachbus.com/

Alternatively you can call their office for more information | 01856 870555

Local Taxis

Taxi's are available throughout the weekend in Orkney, including unsociable hours.
Hires should be booked in advance as they are often busy.

Craigie's Taxis Kirkwall: 01856 878787
Bob's Taxis Kirkwall: 01856 876543
Brass's Taxis Stromness: 01856 850750
Stromness Taxis: 01856 852852

Local Ferries

Orkney Ferries operate daily services to Orkney's inner and outer isles.

Visit the Orkney Ferries website to find timetables, fares and more information.

www.orkneyferries.co.uk

Alternatively you can call their office for bookings and other info | 01856 872044

Local Flights

Loganair (operating with Flybe) operate flights to some of Orkney's outer isles.

Visit the Loganair website to find timetables, fares and more information.

www.loganair.co.uk

Alternatively you can call their office for bookings and other info | 01856 873457

The festival

The Orkney Blues Festival brings together local and national artists across multiple venues for a blistering weekend of blues music, year after year. Well worth coming along! 

All events are free of charge, with the exception of the Grand Finale at The Stromness Hotel. This event will host all of the Headlining Acts from the festival. 

Sponsor

The committee operate Orkney Blues as volunteers, and do not make a profit. All funds go to providing bigger and better events - and attracting well-known and talented artists to the Orkney islands.

There are many ways that you can help Orkney Blues to continue its success; all our sponsors enjoy high visibility advertising on our programmes, website and communications. Learn More...

About

Orkney Blues was established in 2006 to develop and maintain a first class Blues Festival in the Orkney Islands. The committee is made up of local artists and blues enthusiasts and is supported by local businesses.

Orkney Blues has grown since then and we look forward to our biggest festival yet in 2011.