Crap Towns / Orkney Islands / Ombudsman complaints
How often does the ombudsman find against Orkney Islands council?
In 2025-26 the ombudsman decided 10 complaints about Orkney Islands council and upheld none, fully or in part. That's 45.5 complaints per 100,000 residents, 31% higher than Scotland's 34.7.
| Council | Complaints decided per 100,000 residents, 2025-26 |
|---|---|
| Shetland Islands | 65.3 |
| Orkney Islands | 45.5 |
| Highland | 42.1 |
| Moray | 39.7 |
| Aberdeenshire | 33.4 |
| Across Scotland | 34.7 |