Orkney

A Scottish distillery has opened a new kitchen and bar

Food and drink business

Scottish distillery launches new kitchen and bar as part of expansion

The £140m deal could see two new NorthLink ferries being built

The £140m deal could see two new NorthLink ferries being built

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SNP could strike ferry deal with LibDems in bid to pass Budget

CloudNet was able to install the cabling in water pipes

CloudNet was able to install the cabling in water pipes

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Broadband speeds on Scottish island boosted by water pipes use

Artists from across the islands are seeking to amplify their voices and put a spotlight on unique struggles for creatives in Scotland

Artists from across the islands are seeking to amplify their voices and put a spotlight on unique struggles for creatives in Scotland

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'Even Here, Even Now': Islanders launch campaign to amplify artists' voices

Although stoats have the same colouring as weasels, they have a longer tail

Although stoats have the same colouring as weasels, they have a longer tail

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Project to remove invasive stoats from Orkney boosting native wildlife

Ninewells hospital in Dundee where the man and woman were transferred for treatment

Ninewells hospital in Dundee where the man and woman were transferred for treatment

Second man charged in connection with 'attempted murder' in Orkney

Robin McKelvie finds community, history and peace in Shapinsay

Robin McKelvie finds community, history and peace in Shapinsay

Finding community and peace in a Scottish island sanctuary

The Scottish Government announced ferry fares would increase by 10 percent from next year

The Scottish Government announced ferry fares would increase by 10 percent from next year

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‘Death by a thousand cuts’: Islanders react to ferry fare increase

A view of Kirkwall, in Orkney

A view of Kirkwall, in Orkney

Police launch appeal after man left fighting for his life in Orkney attack

A 39-year-old woman was also taken by paramedics for treatment

A 39-year-old woman was also taken by paramedics for treatment

Man in critical condition after disturbance in Orkney

The name Sanday derives from the white sand beaches that curl around the third largest of the Orkney Islands

The name Sanday derives from the white sand beaches that curl around the third largest of the Orkney Islands

Highlands & Islands

I've wanted to visit Orkney's Sanday for a decade – it was well worth the wait

Orkney Islands Council plans to introduce eight new vessels in total to help better link communities

Orkney Islands Council plans to introduce eight new vessels in total to help better link communities

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Council secures millions in funding to help replace ageing ferry fleet

Scottish composer and producer Erland Cooper wrote and recorded Carve The Runes Then Be Content With Silence three years ago

Scottish composer and producer Erland Cooper wrote and recorded Carve The Runes Then Be Content With Silence three years ago

Album buried underground in Orkney for more than a year takes charts number one spot

The Outrun is about a woman who is washed up back home in Orkney as she battles to rebuild her life after a decade of addiction

The Outrun is about a woman who is washed up back home in Orkney as she battles to rebuild her life after a decade of addiction

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Saoirse Ronan's The Outrun is a well-realised portrait of addiction and redemption

22 events were held over the summer for the public to take part in

22 events were held over the summer for the public to take part in

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Scotland's international connections uncovered by summer of archaeology

Raymond Flett ploughing at Howan Farm, Dounby, Orkney Ref:EC1201182453...

Raymond Flett ploughing at Howan Farm, Dounby, Orkney Ref:EC1201182453...

Farming is right at the very heart of island life in Orkney

Matthew Magee exploring the Ness of Brodgar in Orkney

Matthew Magee exploring the Ness of Brodgar in Orkney

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Podcast series explores hidden Neolithic history in Scotland

A fox was found dead in Orkney, around 80 years after they were last seen there

A fox was found dead in Orkney, around 80 years after they were last seen there

Dead fox found in Scottish town that hasn't seen them since 1930s

The historic shipwreck is believed to originate from the 1600s

The historic shipwreck is believed to originate from the 1600s

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Historic shipwreck exposed by storms on Scottish island to be preserved in tank

The A961 in Orkney was closed for 15 hours while officers carried out investigations

The A961 in Orkney was closed for 15 hours while officers carried out investigations

Man fighting for his life after car lands on roof in Orkney crash

Extraordinary buildings have been uncovered at The Ness of Brodgar

Extraordinary buildings have been uncovered at The Ness of Brodgar

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Time Team filming at Neolithic Orkney site as 20-year excavation ends

The hotel has gone up for sale after the owners announced they were looking to retire

The hotel has gone up for sale after the owners announced they were looking to retire

Stunning four-star hotel with sea views up for sale on Scottish island

The Altar Stone of Stonehenge came from the north of Scotland, according to new research

The Altar Stone of Stonehenge came from the north of Scotland, according to new research

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

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Archaeologist sheds light on where in Scotland Stonehenge's Altar Stone comes from

The council said any matters involving human waste should be reported directly to the police

The council said any matters involving human waste should be reported directly to the police

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Orkney residents furious over 'irresponsible' behaviour of motorhome users

The stranded whales were spotted on Thursday on Sanday, Orkney

The stranded whales were spotted on Thursday on Sanday, Orkney

Authorities issue update on remaining 12 whales stranded on Orkney

The stranded whales were spotted on Thursday on Sanday, Orkney (British Divers Marine Life Rescue/PA Wire).

The stranded whales were spotted on Thursday on Sanday, Orkney (British Divers Marine Life Rescue/PA Wire).

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Whole pod of 77 whales die in mass stranding on Scottish island

Orkney and Shetland was one of only three constituencies that the SNP didn't win in their post-indyref landslide of 2015

Orkney and Shetland was one of only three constituencies that the SNP didn't win in their post-indyref landslide of 2015

ELECTION ANALYSIS

General Election 2024

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LibDems hope to keep pro-Union Orkney and Shetland

Saoirse Ronan's performance in the film adaptation of The Outrun has been praised by critics

Saoirse Ronan's performance in the film adaptation of The Outrun has been praised by critics

First look at film adaptation of Scots memoir The Outrun starring Saoirse Ronan

Data by Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) shows people in the Scottish island regions of Orkney and the Western Isles had the highest uptake in certified renewable instillations in the UK

Data by Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) shows people in the Scottish island regions of Orkney and the Western Isles had the highest uptake in certified renewable instillations in the UK

Orkney: More than a quarter of households have renewable energy installations

The Outrun is about a woman who is washed up back home in Orkney as she battles to rebuild her life after a decade of addiction

The Outrun is about a woman who is washed up back home in Orkney as she battles to rebuild her life after a decade of addiction

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Orkney drama starring Saoirse Ronan to kick off major Scottish film festival

The 48th St Magnus International Festival is set to feature artists from across various different diciplines

The 48th St Magnus International Festival is set to feature artists from across various different diciplines

Orkney festival set to cast spell over island with global cultural presence

The new terminal would replace the existing Papa Westray one which is now over 30 years old

The new terminal would replace the existing Papa Westray one which is now over 30 years old

Scottish island with world’s shortest scheduled flight set for new terminal

People from across Orkney will gather to discuss the success of community buyouts in the islands

People from across Orkney will gather to discuss the success of community buyouts in the islands

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The Scottish islands which are a community ownership hotspot

Viggo Mortensen was encouraged to visit Orkney by one of his co-stars

Viggo Mortensen was encouraged to visit Orkney by one of his co-stars

Glasgow Film Festival

Viggo Mortensen plans Scottish road trip to discover family heritage

Heather Woodbridge is 29

Heather Woodbridge is 29

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Orkney appoints Scotland's youngest local authority leader

Orcadian people are very friendly and there is a very strong sense of community here

Orcadian people are very friendly and there is a very strong sense of community here

This is how it feels to start a new life in the Orkney Islands

Richard Lucas was due to appear at an event on the island of Stronsay

Richard Lucas was due to appear at an event on the island of Stronsay

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Scottish Family Party event in Orkney cancelled after community backlash

If approved, the West of Orkney Windfarm project would see the construction of 125 turbines

If approved, the West of Orkney Windfarm project would see the construction of 125 turbines

Orkney Council backs plans for multi-billion-pound offshore windfarm

Orkney Islands Council faces a £27 million funding gap, auditors have warned

Orkney Islands Council faces a £27 million funding gap, auditors have warned

Scottish islands council faces 'significant' funding gap, watchdog warns

Saoirse Ronan stars in the upcoming film The Outrun

Saoirse Ronan stars in the upcoming film The Outrun

'Beauty and roughness': The Outrun director on filming a Hollywood film in Orkney

More than 5000 stoats have been killed in Orkney since the project started in 2019

More than 5000 stoats have been killed in Orkney since the project started in 2019

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'A huge undertaking': Scottish islands battle to eradicate invasive stoats

Saoirse Ronan's performance in the film adaptation of The Outrun has been praised by critics at the Sundance Film Festival

Saoirse Ronan's performance in the film adaptation of The Outrun has been praised by critics at the Sundance Film Festival

'Oscar-worthy': Adaptation of Scottish woman's memoir wins praise at Sundance

James Stockan has announced he is standing down

James Stockan has announced he is standing down

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Orkney Islands Council leader to quit triggering by-election

One expert has said there are a 'number of reasons' the fish have been left stranded

One expert has said there are a 'number of reasons' the fish have been left stranded

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Mass stranding of rare fish leaves Scottish island's residents baffled

The Seastar tidal farm project off Orkney will have 16 turbines installed

The Seastar tidal farm project off Orkney will have 16 turbines installed

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How Scotland is leading in marine energy with one of world’s biggest tidal farms

The Scottish Greens announced their support for Shetland autonomy at their party conference

The Scottish Greens announced their support for Shetland autonomy at their party conference

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Scottish Greens support Shetland autonomy in an indy Scotland

The skeletons of 14 men, women and chlidren were discovered

The skeletons of 14 men, women and chlidren were discovered

Skeletons unearthed after 'incredibly rare' tomb discovered in Orkney

Those who join the annual sailing to Eynhallow organised by the Orkney Heritage Society find themselves on an island laden with lore and history

Those who join the annual sailing to Eynhallow organised by the Orkney Heritage Society find themselves on an island laden with lore and history

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Beautiful Scottish island is a place filled with lore and history

Witnesses and victims now face additional travel to the mainland to take part in jury trials

Witnesses and victims now face additional travel to the mainland to take part in jury trials

Orkney MSP blasts decision to move jury trials from island to mainland

Jacob Davies was sentenced to six years in prison with a further three year extended sentence

Jacob Davies was sentenced to six years in prison with a further three year extended sentence

Man jailed for rape and sexual assault of multiple children in Orkney

Orkney Islands Council is developing a 'cruise liner booking policy' in a bid to deal with vast levels of tourism

Orkney Islands Council is developing a 'cruise liner booking policy' in a bid to deal with vast levels of tourism

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Cruise ship restrictions could be brought in on Orkney amid overtourism

Loganair said it would be deploying a new, larger ATR-72 aircraft

Loganair said it would be deploying a new, larger ATR-72 aircraft

First flights to Scottish island for five years announced

The BBC's map on 'Sing for the King' omitted Orkney and Shetland

The BBC's map on 'Sing for the King' omitted Orkney and Shetland

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BBC insists ‘no inaccuracy’ in UK map without Orkney or Shetland

Orkney's call for alternative forms of governance reveal a long history

Orkney's call for alternative forms of governance reveal a long history

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