Kevin Gray beat defending champion Robbie Stanger 5-1 in the final to win his first Carling Kirkwall Open. Kevin had earlier beaten Wick's Tam Mulraine in the semi-final and Robbie beat Michael Bain in the other semi final.

Debbie Tait lost out to Tam Mulraine in the quarter-finals and received the prize for the furthest progressing lady on the day whilst Keith Bain received the prize for the furthest 'B' player after beating Ryan Tulloch in a play-off. Both players had made it to the last 16.

A record breaking entry of 122 players took part in the competition from Orkney, Shetland and Caithness. Many thanks to all who played and to all the sponsors involved.

More to follow . . .