Bogus and fraudulent objections have been sent to Orkney Islands Council in an attempt to derail plans for a 92-bed hotel in the centre of Kirkwall. Following a story published in The Orcadian this week, it has emerged that an objection purported to be sent from the former proprietor of the Kirkwall Hotel is false. The ambitious plans — if approved by council planners — could see a four-storey hotel and eight flats built on the site on Junction Road. The Kirkwall Hotel has made it clear that they did not and have not objected to Mr Kemp’s plans, and would like to distance themselves from the spurious objection. The Orcadian has approached both Orkney Islands Council and Mr Kemp for comment.