A MAN is in critical condition after a disturbance in a Scottish island.
Police were received reports of a disturbance outside of a property in Kirkwall, Orkney around 11pm on Tuesday night.
Paramedics also attended the scene and a 38-year-old man was found seriously injured.
He was taken to Balfour Hospital before being transferred to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee early on Wednesday morning,
The man is understood as being in a critical condition.
A 39-year-old woman was also taken by paramedics to Balfour Hospital and her current condition is unknown.
A blue tent has been erected at the scene, behind the Ayre Hotel, and the street remains cordoned off for enquires to be carried out.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were made aware of a disturbance outside a premises on Burnmouth Road, Kirkwall around 10.40pm on Tuesday, October, 15.
“A 38-year-old man was taken to Balfour Hospital in Kirkwall and later conveyed to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee where he remains in critical condition.
“A 39-year-old woman was also taken to Balfour Hospital for treatment.
“Enquires are ongoing.”
Stagecoach Highland posted on Twitter/X of a disruption to services.
The post said: “Due to a Police incident Burnmouth road is closed affecting the 4 and 9 Service.
“Along Great Western road and Pickyquoy road, then left onto Junction Road and back to normal route Service.”
