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116 Victoria Street, Stromness Orkney KW16 3BU

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/Windows & Doors/Repainting/Roof Repairs// Rooflights

Proposed repainting, minor roof repairs, internal amendments, and new/replacement rooflights.

Added 5 Sept

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116 Victoria Street, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3BU

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/Windows & Doors/Repainting/Roof Repairs// Rooflights

Proposed repainting of walls, windows and doors, minor roof repairs, plus new and replacement rooflights.

Added 5 Sept

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Stromness Museum, 52 Alfred Street, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3DF

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/Non Illuminated Signage

Proposed installation of signage and lifebelts at a museum.

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  1. Ref ORK/26/201/LBAwaiting decisionInternal Works & Accessibility

    116 Victoria Street, Stromness Orkney KW16 3BU

    Received 06 Jul 2026Validated 06 Jul 2026Updated 05 Sept 2026

    Proposed repainting, minor roof repairs, internal amendments, and new/replacement rooflights.

    Paint walls, windows and doors, minor roof repairs, minor internal amendments, and install new and replacement rooflights

    View application detail →Council source ↗
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    Postcode
    KW16 3BU
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Internal Works & Accessibility
    Impact Scale
    2/10
    Received
    06 Jul 2026
    Validated
    06 Jul 2026
    Last Scraped
    05 Sept 2026
    Ward
    Stromness and South Isles
  2. Ref ORK/26/200/PPAwaiting decisionRoof Works & Dormers

    116 Victoria Street, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3BU

    Received 06 Jul 2026Validated 08 Jul 2026Updated 05 Sept 2026

    Proposed repainting of walls, windows and doors, minor roof repairs, plus new and replacement rooflights.

    Paint walls, windows and doors, minor roof repairs, and install new and replacement rooflights

    View application detail →Council source ↗
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    Postcode
    KW16 3BU
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Roof Works & Dormers
    Impact Scale
    2/10
    Received
    06 Jul 2026
    Validated
    08 Jul 2026
    Last Scraped
    05 Sept 2026
    Ward
    Stromness and South Isles
  3. Ref ORK/26/174/LBAwaiting decisionShopfront & Signage

    Stromness Museum, 52 Alfred Street, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3DF

    Received 03 Jun 2026Validated 22 Jul 2026Updated 05 Sept 2026

    Proposed installation of signage and lifebelts at a museum.

    Install signage and lifebelts

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    Postcode
    KW16 3DF
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Shopfront & Signage
    Impact Scale
    1/10
    Received
    03 Jun 2026
    Validated
    22 Jul 2026
    Last Scraped
    05 Sept 2026
    Ward
    Stromness and South Isles
  4. Ref ORK/26/159/LBAwaiting decisionInternal Works & Accessibility

    Ness House, Ness Road, Stromness Orkney KW16 3DL

    Received 26 May 2026Validated 13 Jul 2026Updated 05 Sept 2026

    Proposed bathroom interior replacement, electric underfloor heating, and extraction fan installation.

    Replace bathroom interior, install electric underfloor heating and install extraction fan

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    Postcode
    KW16 3DL
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Internal Works & Accessibility
    Impact Scale
    1/10
    Received
    26 May 2026
    Validated
    13 Jul 2026
    Last Scraped
    05 Sept 2026
    Ward
    Stromness and South Isles
  5. Ref ORK/26/104/PPAwaiting decisionWindows, Doors & Glazing

    3 Graham Place, Stromness Orkney KW16 3BY

    Received 02 Apr 2026Validated 21 Jul 2026Updated 05 Sept 2026

    Proposed replacement of a door.

    Replace a door

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    Postcode
    KW16 3BY
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Windows, Doors & Glazing
    Impact Scale
    1/10
    Received
    02 Apr 2026
    Validated
    21 Jul 2026
    Last Scraped
    05 Sept 2026
    Ward
    Stromness and South Isles
  6. Ref ORK/26/103/LBAwaiting decisionWindows, Doors & Glazing

    3 Graham Place, Stromness Orkney KW16 3BY

    Received 02 Apr 2026Validated 21 Jul 2026Updated 05 Sept 2026

    Proposed replacement of a door.

    Replace a door

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    Postcode
    KW16 3BY
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Windows, Doors & Glazing
    Impact Scale
    1/10
    Received
    02 Apr 2026
    Validated
    21 Jul 2026
    Last Scraped
    05 Sept 2026
    Ward
    Stromness and South Isles
  7. Ref ORK/26/113/LBAwaiting decisionPublic Realm & Community Projects

    2 South End, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3DJ

    Received 17 Apr 2026Validated 07 Jul 2026Updated 05 Sept 2026

    Proposed restoration of a hand crane.

    Restore hand crane

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    Postcode
    KW16 3DJ
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Public Realm & Community Projects
    Impact Scale
    2/10
    Received
    17 Apr 2026
    Validated
    07 Jul 2026
    Last Scraped
    05 Sept 2026
    Ward
    Stromness and South Isles
  8. Ref ORK/26/227/PPAwaiting decisionChange of Use & Conversions

    37 & 39 Victoria Street, Stromness Orkney KW16 3BS

    Received 28 Jul 2026Validated 19 Aug 2026Updated 25 Aug 2026

    Proposed arts hub and cafe/retail use, three-storey extension, demolition, tree removal, PV panels, VRF units and public-realm works.

    Change of use from Post Office to mixed use facility (Class 1A/3/10) including creative arts-hub and cafe/retail. Demolish existing rear outbuildings and form three-storey extension, remove trees, install PV panels and VRF condenser units, works to public realm

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    Postcode
    KW16 3BS
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Change of Use & Conversions
    Impact Scale
    6/10
    Received
    28 Jul 2026
    Validated
    19 Aug 2026
    Last Scraped
    25 Aug 2026
    Ward
    Stromness and South Isles
  9. Ref ORK/24/137/NMV/01UnknownParking, Access & Highways

    Orkney Zerowaste 2 Garson Place Stromness Orkney Islands KW16 3EE

    Received 02 Jun 2025Validated 02 Jun 2025Updated 24 Jun 2026

    The access ramp may be relocated, making a minor adjustment to the sites accessibility arrangements.

    Amend Access Ramp Location

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    Postcode
    KW16 3EE
    Status
    Unknown
    Category
    Parking, Access & Highways
    Impact Scale
    2/10
    Received
    02 Jun 2025
    Validated
    02 Jun 2025
    Last Scraped
    24 Jun 2026
    Ward
    Stromness and South Isles
  10. Ref ORK/26/081/CLEUDAwaiting decisionChange of Use & Conversions

    118 Victoria Street (Land Near), Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3BU

    Received 19 Mar 2026Validated 19 Mar 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Plans to regularise the premises use as a house, updating the propertys use class without major external works expected.

    Regularise the use of a premises as a house

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    Postcode
    KW16 3BU
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Change of Use & Conversions
    Impact Scale
    3/10
    Received
    19 Mar 2026
    Validated
    19 Mar 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    Stromness and South Isles
  11. Ref ORK/26/080/HHAwaiting decisionRoof Works & Dormers

    106 Victoria Street, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3BU

    Received 17 Mar 2026Validated 30 Apr 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Re-roofing with natural slates, repairing/rebuilding chimney stack heads and fitting replacement metal rainwater goods.

    Re-roof with natural slates, rebuild chimney stack heads, and install replacement metal rainwater goods

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    Postcode
    KW16 3BU
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Roof Works & Dormers
    Impact Scale
    3/10
    Received
    17 Mar 2026
    Validated
    30 Apr 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    Stromness and South Isles
  12. Ref ORK/26/077/PPAwaiting decisionNew-Build & Major Development

    Site G20, Garson Industrial Estate, Stromness, KW16 3EE

    Received 17 Mar 2026Validated 13 May 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Proposed industrial building, storage land change, new boundary fence, hardstanding and parking, with landscaping and associated services.

    Erect an industrial building (Class 5) and boundary fence, change of use of land to storage (Class 6), create a hardstanding with vehicle parking, and associated services and landscaping

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    Postcode
    KW16 3EE
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    New-Build & Major Development
    Impact Scale
    6/10
    Received
    17 Mar 2026
    Validated
    13 May 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    Stromness and South Isles
  13. Ref ORK/26/073/PPDecidedWindows, Doors & Glazing

    2 Graham Place, Stromness Orkney KW16 3BY

    Received 12 Mar 2026Validated 12 Mar 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Replacement window proposed at 4 Graham Place, with updated glazing shown on the north elevation.

    Install a replacement window

    View application detail →Council source ↗
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    Postcode
    KW16 3BY
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Windows, Doors & Glazing
    Impact Scale
    2/10
    Received
    12 Mar 2026
    Validated
    12 Mar 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    Stromness and South Isles
  14. Ref ORK/26/052/LBDecidedRenewable Energy, EV & Heat Pumps

    63 John Street, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3AD

    Received 23 Feb 2026Validated 23 Feb 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Proposed to install 14 solar panels on the roof at 63 John Street, Stromness, under listed building consent.

    Install 14 solar panels

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    Postcode
    KW16 3AD
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Renewable Energy, EV & Heat Pumps
    Impact Scale
    3/10
    Received
    23 Feb 2026
    Validated
    23 Feb 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    Stromness and South Isles
  15. Ref ORK/26/045/HHDecidedRenewable Energy, EV & Heat Pumps

    4 Graham Place, Stromness Orkney KW16 3BY

    Received 16 Feb 2026Validated 27 Mar 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Retrospective installation of an air source heat pump at 4 Graham Place, Stromness, replacing existing heating with renewable heat.

    Install an air source heat pump (retrospective)

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    Postcode
    KW16 3BY
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Renewable Energy, EV & Heat Pumps
    Impact Scale
    3/10
    Received
    16 Feb 2026
    Validated
    27 Mar 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    Stromness and South Isles
  16. Ref ORK/26/042/PPDecidedTelecommunications

    Coplands Drive, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3BN

    Received 12 Feb 2026Validated 04 Mar 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Proposed temporary 5G mast up to 17.75m, with an amended extension to its period until May 2026.

    Install a temporary 5G mast (maximum height 17.75 metres) (until May 2026) (amendment to 25/240/PP, to extend existing temporary period)

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    Postcode
    KW16 3BN
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Telecommunications
    Impact Scale
    6/10
    Received
    12 Feb 2026
    Validated
    04 Mar 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    Stromness and South Isles
  17. Ref ORK/26/041/HHDecidedWindows, Doors & Glazing

    25 Alfred Street, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3DF

    Received 12 Feb 2026Validated 07 Apr 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Replacement of three windows and fitting slim double glazing to nine existing window frames, retaining historic profiles.

    Install three replacement windows, and install double glazing in nine existing window frames

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    Postcode
    KW16 3DF
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Windows, Doors & Glazing
    Impact Scale
    2/10
    Received
    12 Feb 2026
    Validated
    07 Apr 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    Stromness and South Isles
  18. Ref ORK/26/037/LBDecidedWindows, Doors & Glazing

    88 - 90 Dundas Street, Stromness Orkney KW16 3DA

    Received 10 Feb 2026Validated 10 Feb 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Replacement windows and doors, plus new rainwater goods and re-harling at the rear of 90 Dundas Street, Stroodness.

    Install replacement windows, doors, and rainwater goods and re-harl

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    Postcode
    KW16 3DA
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Windows, Doors & Glazing
    Impact Scale
    3/10
    Received
    10 Feb 2026
    Validated
    10 Feb 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    Stromness and South Isles
  19. Ref ORK/25/176/NMV/02UnknownRenewable Energy, EV & Heat Pumps

    30 Coplands Drive (Land Near), Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3BN

    Received 04 Feb 2026Validated 12 Feb 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Solar PV panels proposed for the west elevation at 30 Coplands Drive, Stornowayness, Orkney.

    Add solar panels to west elevation

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    Postcode
    KW16 3BN
    Status
    Unknown
    Category
    Renewable Energy, EV & Heat Pumps
    Impact Scale
    3/10
    Received
    04 Feb 2026
    Validated
    12 Feb 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    Stromness and South Isles
  20. Ref ORK/26/002/PPDecidedChange of Use & Conversions

    The Braes, Hellihole Road, Stromness Orkney KW16 3DY

    Received 05 Jan 2026Validated 27 Jan 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Plans to convert part of The Braes into a self-catering unit, with parking arrangements set out on-site drawings.

    Change of use of part of building to a self-catering unit

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    Postcode
    KW16 3DY
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Change of Use & Conversions
    Impact Scale
    4/10
    Received
    05 Jan 2026
    Validated
    27 Jan 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    Stromness and South Isles
  21. Ref ORK/26/001/PPDecidedChange of Use & Conversions

    The Braes, Hellihole Road, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3DY

    Received 05 Jan 2026Validated 27 Jan 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Proposed change of part of the building to a ground-floor self-catering unit, with dedicated parking arrangements shown.

    Change of use of part of building to a self-catering unit

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    Postcode
    KW16 3DY
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Change of Use & Conversions
    Impact Scale
    3/10
    Received
    05 Jan 2026
    Validated
    27 Jan 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    Stromness and South Isles
  22. Ref ORK/25/440/PPDecidedRenewable Energy, EV & Heat Pumps

    63 John Street, Stromness Orkney KW16 3AD

    Received 22 Dec 2025Validated 23 Feb 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Plans indicate a roof-mounted solar PV array with 14 panels to be fitted on the property.

    Install a roof-mounted PV array (14 panels)

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    Postcode
    KW16 3AD
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Renewable Energy, EV & Heat Pumps
    Impact Scale
    3/10
    Received
    22 Dec 2025
    Validated
    23 Feb 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    Stromness and South Isles
  23. Ref ORK/25/433/PPDecidedRoof Works & Dormers

    2 Graham Place, Stromness Orkney KW16 3BY

    Received 16 Dec 2025Validated 16 Jan 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Repaint existing windows and doors and replace exterior flashing to refresh the faade and improve weatherproofing.

    Repaint windows and doors and replace flashing

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    Postcode
    KW16 3BY
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Roof Works & Dormers
    Impact Scale
    3/10
    Received
    16 Dec 2025
    Validated
    16 Jan 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    Stromness and South Isles
  24. Ref ORK/25/432/ADDecidedShopfront & Signage

    2 Graham Place, Stromness Orkney KW16 3BY

    Received 16 Dec 2025Validated 16 Dec 2025Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Two fascia signs proposed for the British Red Cross at 2 Graham Place, Stronness, upgrading the shopfront frontage.

    Display 2 x fascia signs

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    Postcode
    KW16 3BY
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Shopfront & Signage
    Impact Scale
    2/10
    Received
    16 Dec 2025
    Validated
    16 Dec 2025
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    Stromness and South Isles
  25. Ref ORK/25/427/TCDecidedTrees, Ecology & Green Space

    17 South End, Stromness Orkney KW16 3DJ

    Received 15 Dec 2025Validated 15 Dec 2025Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Proposed pruning of two mature trees at 17 South End, Stromness, to manage the canopy and maintain the conservation-area appearance.

    Prune two mature trees

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    Postcode
    KW16 3DJ
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Trees, Ecology & Green Space
    Impact Scale
    3/10
    Received
    15 Dec 2025
    Validated
    15 Dec 2025
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    Stromness and South Isles
  26. Ref ORK/25/405/PPDecidedLandscaping, Gardens & Boundaries

    The Ferry Inn, 10 John Street, Stromness Orkney KW16 3AD

    Received 01 Dec 2025Validated 16 Dec 2025Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Plans show a new boundary wall and bin enclosure, plus three metal pergolas at the Ferry Inn site (amendment to 24/047/PP).

    Erect a boundary wall and bin enclosure, and install three metal pergolas (amendment to 24/047/PP)

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    Postcode
    KW16 3AD
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Landscaping, Gardens & Boundaries
    Impact Scale
    5/10
    Received
    01 Dec 2025
    Validated
    16 Dec 2025
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    Stromness and South Isles
  27. Ref ORK/25/403/HHDecidedWindows, Doors & Glazing

    88 - 90 Dundas Street, Stromness Orkney KW16 3DA

    Received 28 Nov 2025Validated 28 Nov 2025Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Replacement windows and doors, refreshed rainwater goods and re-harling proposed to update the propertys exterior.

    Install replacement windows, doors, and rainwater goods and re-harl

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    Postcode
    KW16 3DA
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Windows, Doors & Glazing
    Impact Scale
    3/10
    Received
    28 Nov 2025
    Validated
    28 Nov 2025
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    Stromness and South Isles
  28. Ref ORK/25/176/NMV/01UnknownRenewable Energy, EV & Heat Pumps

    30 Coplands Drive (Land Near), Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3BN

    Received 19 Nov 2025Validated 19 Nov 2025Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Plans include widening a first-floor window on the south elevation and adding a roof-mounted solar array.

    Increase width of first floor window on South elevation by 300mm and install a roof mounted solar array

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    Postcode
    KW16 3BN
    Status
    Unknown
    Category
    Renewable Energy, EV & Heat Pumps
    Impact Scale
    4/10
    Received
    19 Nov 2025
    Validated
    19 Nov 2025
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    Stromness and South Isles
  29. Ref ORK/25/387/HHAwaiting decisionWindows, Doors & Glazing

    2 Grays Noust, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3EB

    Received 17 Nov 2025Validated 17 Nov 2025Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Timber window upgrade across the property, replacing existing windows with timber tilt-and-turn units in the same openings.

    Replace all existing timber windows with timber tilt and turn windows

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    Postcode
    KW16 3EB
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Windows, Doors & Glazing
    Impact Scale
    2/10
    Received
    17 Nov 2025
    Validated
    17 Nov 2025
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    Stromness and South Isles
  30. Ref ORK/25/383/HHDecidedRoof Works & Dormers

    The Manse, 5 Manse Lane, Stromness Orkney KW16 3AP

    Received 14 Nov 2025Validated 14 Nov 2025Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Proposed rooflight replacements (six), new gable windows and openings, wall re-rendering, replacement cills, gate/garage door, plus tree felling.

    Remove rooflights and install six replacement rooflights, form openings and install two windows in gable, paint and render walls, install replacement cills, gate, and garage door, and fell a tree

    View application detail →Council source ↗
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    Postcode
    KW16 3AP
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Roof Works & Dormers
    Impact Scale
    4/10
    Received
    14 Nov 2025
    Validated
    14 Nov 2025
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    Stromness and South Isles