Crap Towns / Orkney Islands / Council tax
How much is council tax in Orkney Islands?
A Band D home in the Orkney Islands council area pays £1,669 in council tax in 2026-27, about the same as Scotland's average of £1,653. That's up £94 on 2025-26. That's council tax alone: water and sewerage charges come on top of it.
| Year | Band D bill | Scotland's average |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | £1,575 | £1,543 |
| 2026-27 | £1,669 | £1,653 |
| Council | Band D bill, 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Moray | £1,731 |
| Aberdeenshire | £1,686 |
| Orkney Islands | £1,669 |
| Highland | £1,634 |
| Shetland Islands | £1,488 |
| Scotland's average | £1,653 |