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Ferry passengers seek compensation for injuries after vessel ran aground

Passengers injured when a ferry ran aground on the island of Swona in Orkney are taking legal action in a bid to receive compensation.

The National (Scotland)

Six passengers injured when a ferry ran aground in Orkney seek compensation

The incident happened around 2pm on July 5 during a crossing between Gills Bay, near John O'Groats in Caithness, and St Margaret's Hope on South Ronaldsay in Orkney.

Daily Record

Visitor centre at iconic Scots landmark among projects sharing £4.45m island fund

A NEW visitor centre at one of Scotland’s most recognisable landmarks is among the projects to have received a share of a multi-million pound fund…

The National (Scotland)

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Orkney church to become 'heating hub' for locals who can't pay energy bills

St Margaret's Church in Orkney is inviting members of the community to spend their day at the facility if they can't afford to heat their homes this winter.

Daily Record

Orkney and Fair Isle ‘chairmaking guardians’ raise awareness of endangered craft

TWO of the last remaining makers of Orkney and Fair Isle chairs are taking part in a special event to try to help turn round the fortunes of their…

The National (Scotland)

The best places to go in Scotland as Reddit launches staycation travel guide

The social media site is using Reddit users experiences to help pick the best places to go.

Daily Record

Torpedo destroyed on Scapa Flow seabed just metres from oil pipeline

A five-strong Explosive Ordnance Disposal team travelled 400-miles north from their base at Faslane to reach the scene near Orkney on Friday.

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Orkney-based green energy firm secures £8m funding for tidal turbine

A GREEN energy company says it has reached a milestone after securing £8 million of funding for its tidal turbine device.

The National (Scotland)

Orkney to host first UK-wide Islands Forum meeting

Island communities from around the UK will be represented at the meeting which will be chaired by Michael Gove.

The Independent UK

Country diary: Avian flu is devastating the seabirds of the Northern Isles

Birsay, Orkney: This catastrophe has global significance – at this time of year, Scotland hosts 46% of the world’s northern gannets

The Guardian - UK

Notes from a tranquil island: slow walking in Orkney

With its mesmerising seascape, the long, low green isle of Shapinsay is perfect for mindful exploration

The Guardian - UK

Man charged in connection with body discovered in Orkney home

He is due to appear at Kirkwall Sheriff Court on Tuesday, June 21.

Daily Record

Man arrested after dead body found in Orkney home

Emergency services responded to reports of an injured man but the 21-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.

Daily Record

Heat wave: how Orkney is leading a tidal power revolution

Strong tides make conditions in the Scottish islands ideal, but can the UK grasp the opportunity to become a leader in the sector?

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Body of man pulled from the water after falling from cliffs in Orkney

Police Scotland have confirmed the body was sadly pulled from the water at around 1.50am on Monday following a lengthy search and rescue mission.

The National (Scotland)

Pupils recruited to cover Orkney pier with dozens of Union flags

MORE than 180 children marched through the streets of Kirkwall armed with Union flags to greet a cruise liner sailing round the UK to mark the…

Daily Mirror

Brits can get paid £50,000 to move to a 'beautiful' island and it's not too far away

One hundred people will be offered £50,000 to move to the Scottish islands in a bid to reduce depopulation on the likes of Orkney and the Isle of Sky but not everyone is happy about it

Daily Mirror

UK weather: Brits to sizzle in 27°C heat in warmest week - check forecast in your area

Amid hopes for a heatwave warm air blowing in from northern Africa is helping the mercury rise across the UK and a Met Office forecast breaks down what to expect across the next few days

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Man dies after getting into difficulty at Scots loch as emergency services race to scene

Emergency services scrambled to Kirbister Loch, near Orphir in Orkney, after the alarm was raised at around 1pm on Wednesday, May 11.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Greens target island gains to breach bastion of the independents

IT’S the council with the smallest population – and one of just three local authorities in Scotland where Independent members hold a majority of…

Daily Record

Scottish ballet launches new initiative to help Orkney islanders with multiple sclerosis

The Orkney Isles has the highest ratio of MS in the world, with one in every 170 women suffering from the condition.

Glasgow Live

BBC Scotland's Home of the Year viewers say judges are 'out-of-touch' with fans

The judges took a trip to Orkney and the Shetland's on Monday night's episode of the popular BBC programme - but viewers were less than impressed with their winning choice

Inverse

Bronze Age burials challenge our understanding of ancient Scottish society

According to a new study, a settlement in Orkney, a series of remote islands off the coast of Scotland, reveals how migrants from faraway lands created a prosperous era for society.

The Independent UK

Man and elderly woman killed in separate crashes

One incident occurred in Moray and the other took place on Orkney.

Daily Record

Driver dies after horror one-car smash on Scots island as cops launch probe

The 37-year-old, whose name has not been released, lost his life after his Vauxhall Astra crashed on the A965 at Deepdale, near Stromness, Orkney.

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