West Mainland
West Mainland is one of 6 wards in Orkney Islands, home to 4,457 people in 2,036 households (Scotland's Census 2022). On average 15% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — 33% below the Orkney Islands average.
4,457residentsScotland's Census 2022
2,036householdscensus
15%green within 500 mpostcode average
37%gigabit broadbandaverage of postcodes
West Mainland in Orkney IslandsPostcodes in West Mainland highlighted; the rest of Orkney Islands in grey
People and homes.
4,457 residents in 2,036 households, next to the Orkney Islands average.
12%
aged 15–29
26%
aged 65 and over
79%
owner-occupied homes
7%
privately rented
10%
socially rented
0%
flats in purpose-built blocks
Source: Scotland's Census 2022, National Records of Scotland
Food hygiene.
Food businesses in West Mainland with a published hygiene rating.
49rated food businessesin total
98%passed their last inspectionOrkney Islands: 94%
1told improvement is requiredlatest inspection
In Scotland, council food safety officers either pass a business or tell it that improvement is required. A result reflects the hygiene standards found on the day of inspection, not the quality of the food.
Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene rating data as of 26 October 2026 (Open Government Licence)