Roof lanterns in Kirkwall

Daylight in Kirkwall

At 58.98°N, Kirkwall sees roughly 6h 11m of daylight in late December and 18h 30m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.

Delivery and fitting in Kirkwall

We confirm the delivery cost and date for KW15 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.

Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Kirkwall before quoting.

Delivery to KW15 is by arrangement, as it falls in a Highlands, islands or remote postcode district. We confirm the cost and date on your quote before you order.

Guide prices for Kirkwall

Rectangular aluminium lanterns, supply only, including VAT:

Guide prices include VAT at 20%, supply only, aluminium with self-cleaning double glazing in a stock colour. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing on your quote before you order.

Planning and building regulations for Kirkwall

Scottish building standards, including Section 6 on energy, apply here, and a building warrant is normally needed for extensions and structural alterations.

Planning in Scotland follows the Scottish permitted development order; your council confirms whether your lantern needs consent.

Building regulations in Kirkwall are checked by your local authority building standards (verifier) service. Some like-for-like replacement work does not need a building warrant but must still meet the building standards. Your council's building standards service can confirm.

Sources: Building standards technical handbooks, gov.scot · Do I need planning permission?, mygov.scot

Roof lantern questions from Kirkwall