The Latest Breaking News from Orkney

First whisky distillery in 138 years set to open on Orkney

A sale of 200 inaugural single malt casks will begin today, ahead of their production on the island

Insider UK · Mar 28, 2023

Orbital Marine unveils new tidal energy project in Orkney waters

The project is expected to create hundreds of jobs during construction and a dozen more locally to provide operations support

Insider UK · Mar 23, 2023

Scientists link gene mutation increasing cancer risk to Orkney islands

ONE in 100 people with grandparents from Orkney have a gene mutation which increases the risk of breast and ovarian cancer, researchers have said.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 17, 2023

Subsea power cable to bring renewable energy from Orkney to mainland Scotland

Orkney is set for an undersea power cable which will carry renewable energy to the Scottish mainland.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 3, 2023

Scotland has 'lion's share' of world's tidal energy potential – and chance to use it

“SCOTLAND as a whole has definitely the lion’s share of the UK’s tidal stream energy resource, and probably in excess of 25 of Europe’s.”

The National (Scotland) · Mar 3, 2023

Scottish distillery's 'oldest and rarest whisky ever' goes on sale for £39k

A whisky distillery in Orkney has unveiled its "oldest and rarest whisky to date", in honour of its 225th anniversary—and the "exceptionally rare" whisky is available now.

Daily Record · Feb 24, 2023

Teacher wanted for one of Scotland's most remote schools - with a population of 85

With a population of around 85, the people of Papa Westray, or Papay as the Orkney island is known locally, want a head with the same "can-do" attitude.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 12, 2023

Bird flu discovered in seals in Scotland as carcasses found on coast

Four grey and harbour seals found dead in Aberdeenshire, Highlands, Fife and Orkney have been confimed this week as having avian flu.

Daily Record · Feb 9, 2023

Scottish towns named among the most welcoming in annual travel award

The Scottish towns of Kirkwall in Orkney and Pitlochry in Perthshire have been named the most welcoming in the UK in a list by Booking.com.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 27, 2023

Contracts awarded for second phase of Orkney research campus

The £2.8m works include improvements to the windows and stonework at the Charles Clouston Building

Insider UK · Jan 13, 2023