The Latest Breaking News from Orkney

Missing paddle boarders traced by coastguard after ‘false alarm’

A SEARCH is under way for a paddle boarder believed to be missing off the coast of Orkney.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 17, 2023

Cruise ship restrictions could be brought in on Orkney amid overtourism

RESTRICTIONS for cruise ships could be brought in on Orkney to deal with an onslaught of tourists that are causing problems for businesses.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 14, 2023

Royal Mail uses drones to deliver post in Orkney

Service between Stromness and the islands of Hoy and Graemsay is Royal Mail’s first permanent drone delivery service

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2023

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

THE BBC has dismissed a complaint about “a map of the UK” that did not include Orkney or Shetland ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 20, 2023

‘Such a beautiful creature’: Chris Packham, Dan Snow and more on their favourite museum exhibit

Five UK museums are up for a £120,000 prize. So what’s the best item in each of them? From a sleeping beauty to an extinct bird, famous fans pick their most treasured object

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2023

The history behind Orkney's vote to 'join Norway'

For the third time in half a century, Orkney, UK, has raised the issue of its Nordic origins and an apparent desire to embrace them once more. Earlier this week, Orkney Islands Council voted on a motion to begin exploring options of “greater subsidiarity and autonomy”, potentially looking beyond the…

The Conversation · Jul 7, 2023

Alister Jack: Orkney needs fair funding amid alternative governance calls

The Scottish Secretary said he has spoken to Orkney Islands council leader James Stockan over calls for better funding.

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023

‘Revolutionary’: Orkney independence vote ‘made UK and Scotland sit up and take notice’

Westminster and Holyrood were accused of leaving the islands “largely ignored and disrespected”

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023

‘It’s a bit of fun’: Orkney residents savour idea of joining Norway

Orcadians cite their Nordic links and neglect by Edinburgh as they digest a council decision to explore alternative governance

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2023

FACT CHECK: Does Orkney want independence from the UK and Scotland?

CLAIM: “Orkney councillors back plan to explore alternative forms of governance” – Guardian headline July 4 2023.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2023