Companies in Orkney Islands
DistrictScotland
Live companies898registered office in Orkney Islands
New, past 12 months819.0% of live companies
Median age8 yrsof live companies
In liquidation or administration20.2%
Oldest still active1924incorporated 9 Dec 1924
When they were founded
Live companies by year of incorporation, past 15 years.
Where
Orkney Islands, Scotland
Towns in Orkney Islands
Live companies by town.
Kirkwall374Orkney264Stromness128St Ola12Westray12Evie11St Margaret's Hope10Holm9Birsay6Rousay6Burray5Sanday5Tankerness5Isle of Orkney4Kirkwall, Orkney4Orphir4South Ronaldsay4Stenness4Dounby3By Evie2Finstown2Firth2Harray2North Ronaldsay2Sandwick2Shapinsay2Toab2Balfour1Deerness1Eday1Orkney Islands1Orkney Isles1Rendall1Sanday, Orkney1South Ronaldsday1Stronsay1
Most common activities
Main activity of live companies in Orkney Islands, excluding dormant and non-trading.
| Activity | Companies | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Production of electricity 35110 | 46 | |
| Marine fishing 03110 | 45 | |
| Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 68209 | 45 | |
| Management consultancy activities other than financial management 70229 | 25 | |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c. 74909 | 23 | |
| Raising of other cattle and buffaloes 01420 | 21 | |
| Other holiday and other collective accommodation 55209 | 21 | |
| Other business support service activities n.e.c. 82990 | 20 | |
| Other service activities n.e.c. 96090 | 20 | |
| Hotels and similar accommodation 55100 | 19 | |
| Other engineering activities 71129 | 18 | |
| Mixed farming 01500 | 17 |
Oldest companies in Orkney Islands
Earliest incorporations still live. Open a town for the full list.
| Company | Activity | Incorporated |
|---|---|---|
| Stromness Golf Club Limited (the) SC013419 | Activities of sport clubs | 9 Dec 1924 |
| James Flett & Sons (Orkney) Limited SC021770 | Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate | 17 Jun 1941 |
| Orkney Builders Limited SC022960 | Buying and selling of own real estate | 7 Oct 1944 |
| J & W Tait Limited SC030430 | Support activities for animal production (other than farm animal boarding and care) n.e.c. | 2 Dec 1954 |
| W.H. Harvey Limited SC030557 | Raising of other cattle and buffaloes | 31 Jan 1955 |
| R.G. Bain Limited SC032301 | Mixed farming | 21 May 1957 |
| W.H.B. Sutherland Limited SC033752 | Dispensing chemist in specialised stores | 16 Mar 1959 |
| Guaranteed Property Company Limited SC034754 | Buying and selling of own real estate | 7 Jan 1960 |
| Orkney Ferries Limited SC036770 | Sea and coastal passenger water transport | 1 Sept 1961 |
| W.R. Tullock & Sons Limited SC041671 | Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles | 28 Jan 1965 |
| S & J D Robertson Property Ltd. SC047537 | Dormant Company | 19 May 1970 |
| Orkney Factors Limited SC048648 | Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories | 30 Apr 1971 |