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The Latest Breaking News from Orkney

Archaeologists uncover identity of 1700s Orkney shipwreck

Experts have been examining the vessel since it was discovered last year on the island of Sanday.

Evening Standard

Lorraine Kelly swaps TV studio for tattoo parlour as she inks athlete

Watch as Lorraine Kelly swaps a TV studio for a tattoo parlour as she inks up an Orkney Island Games athlete on Saturday (12 July).

The Independent UK

'Largest event ever held in Orkney' opens as international competitors arrive

THE largest event “ever hosted in Orkney”, the 2025 International Island Games, has kicked off ...

The National (Scotland)

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Long-running bonfire and fireworks event cancelled

A LONG-RUNNING bonfire and fireworks display in Orkney has been cancelled following concerns about its impact on the local wildlife ...

The National (Scotland)

ScotWind milestone as island windfarm secures first full onshore and offshore consent

The West of Orkney Windfarm has become the first ScotWind project to receive both offshore consent and onshore planning permission

The National (Scotland)

Orkney Islands to host international sporting event for first time

A Scottish island group is set to host an international sporting event for the first time, with a well-known TV presenter as their ambassador

The National (Scotland)

Orkney council ends investigation into leaving UK in bid for greater autonomy

ORKNEY Islands Council has ended its investigation into leaving the UK after spending two years exploring opportunities for greater autonomy ...

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Orkney prepares to welcome athletes for the ultimate island showdown

‘THE Commonwealth Games is always called the Friendly Games – but they haven’t seen the Island Games!”

The National (Scotland)

Four Scottish finalists up for prestigious UK gaming industry awards

THE story of a dog and his owner making their way back to their childhood home on Orkney is among the four Scottish representatives shortlisted at…

The National (Scotland)

Police seek two women as key witnesses in island assault probe

OFFICERS are appealing for help to trace two women who may be able to assist with enquiries into an assault in Orkney

The National (Scotland)

Island bird population back on the rise as charity removes invasive species

The Orcadian curlew population is on the rise following an effort to reduce the numbers of an invasive predator, experts have said ...

The National (Scotland)

Orkney’s curlew population back on the rise as charity removes invasive species

The curlew population had declined by more than 50%, according to statistics obtained by a wildlife charity.

Evening Standard

Scottish island ferries hook up to Elon Musk's Starlink satellites

BILLIONAIRE entrepreneur Elon Musk’s Starlink, which uses satellites to beam a broadband signal down to Earth, has began providing internet on…

The National (Scotland)

Council tax in Orkney to rise by 15 per cent

Councillors in Orkney have confirmed a 15 per cent rise in council tax....

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Council tax in Orkney is going up — how much will my new bill be?

DOZENS of Scottish local authorities have confirmed above-inflation increases in council tax next year, as council leaders said they are necessary…

The National (Scotland)

Council tax in Orkney set to increase by 15 per cent

Councillors in Orkney have voted narrowly in favour of a proposed 15 per cent increase in the islands' council tax – after rejecting a suggested…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney backs new Orkney renewables hub with £5 million cash boost

FIRST Minister John Swinney has announced a £5 million grant to accelerate a “landmark” green energy project in Orkney.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney pledges help for ‘challenges’ of island life ahead of Orkney visit

John Swinney says the Government will do everything it can to help people address the “challenges” of island life ahead of his first visit…

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‘Spectacular’ weapons return to Orkney after 318 years

“Spectacular” treasures awarded to an Orcadian naval officer for his actions during an 18th century siege have returned to Orkney after his…

Evening Standard

‘Spectacular’ treasures return to Orkney 318 years after being given to captain

Captain James Moodie, of Hoy, was presented with the items by Archduke Charles of Austria in 1707.

The National (Scotland)

Lorraine Kelly to host opening ceremony of International Island Games

SCOTTISH TV presenter Lorraine Kelly is set to host the opening ceremony of the International Island Games held in Orkney this summer.

Evening Standard

Dozens of schools shut amid snow and ice weather warnings

A yellow alert for Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray, the Highlands, Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland runs until midnight on Thursday.

The National (Scotland)

It always annoys me when Scots maintain Scotland has never been conquered

IT never ceases to annoy me when Scots maintain that their country has never been conquered ...

The National (Scotland)

New BBC show to explore 'vibrant' Scots language and poetry

A NEW BBC show, hosted by a prominent advocate of the Scots language, will explore poetry and the "vibrant" leid ...

The National (Scotland)

Man charged following 'threatening communication' made to Scottish airport

A MAN has been arrested and charged after a “threatening communication” was made to an airport in Orkney ...

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