Court Service Kirkwall

Welcome to your local Court Service in Orkney. We provide free, confidential information and support for victims and witnesses of crime, including:

  • Court familiarisation visits and an explanation of court procedures prior to trial
  • Information regarding court attendance for victims and witness
  • Emotional support while you wait to give evidence
  • Appointments to meet with our support team should you need it

Service location, opening hours and contact details are listed below, along with court and parking details.

Court Service Kirkwall

If you don’t have an appointment and need support, please call our free helpline: 0800 160 1985 or contact us by live chat at the bottom right of this page (Mon-Fri, 9am-8pm).

Voluntary Action Orkney Building
6 Bridge Street
Kirkwall
Orkney
KW15 1HR

01856 871965
VictimSupportHighlandsIslands@victimsupportsco.org.uk

Opening hours:

Monday 10am – 2pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 10am – 2pm
Thursday 10am – 2pm
Friday 10am – 2pm

If you need support outwith these hours, our helpline is open 9am-8pm, Mon-Fri: 0800 160 1985

Kirkwall Sheriff Court

If you need to contact the court or are looking for more information about attending a trial, please use the contact details below:

Sheriff Court House
Watergate
Kirkwall
Orkney
KW15 1PD

01856 872110
kirkwall@scotcourts.gov.uk
Kirkwall Sheriff Court website

Directions
Directions to the court can found on the Kirkwall Sheriff Court website

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