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Scone man has sub-Antarctic islands named after him at presentation by Sir David Attenborough

When Mike Gloistein from Perthshire announced he planned to retire, he never guessed Sir David Attenborough himself would present him with a certificate and map showing islands near Orkney were being named in his honour.

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‘Festivals have to be slightly different and magical’: Orkney’s St Magnus festival

Rooted in Orkney culture, the midsummer arts festival celebrates the past and the present of these beautiful islands, and, if the music of Peter Maxwell Davies is no longer its backbone, his guiding spirit remains

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Orkney renewable energy pioneer honoured with OBE

The King's first Birthday Honours list also saw various other prominent Scots being recognised

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Concerns raised after seal shot in the face at Scottish fish farm

THE killing of a seal at an Orkney fish farm was not a “proportional and justifiable response” and may have breached the law, according to a…

The National (Scotland)

How prisoners of war brought a bit of Italy to Orkney

Letter: Anne Williams describes how her grandfather allowed Italian prisoners to build a Catholic chapel out of Nissen huts

The Guardian - UK

Two Scottish museums shortlisted for prestigious UK award

GLASGOW’S Burrell Collection and Orkney’s Scapa Flow Museum have been shortlisted for a prestigious Museum of the Year award.

The National (Scotland)

Scapa Flow Museum showing Orkney island’s wartime role up for top prize

UK museum of the year award has shortlist of five showing ‘astonishing ambition and boundless creativity’

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Search for diver who disappeared in Pentland Firth 'very sadly' called off by Coastguard

Lifeboats, helicopters and private vessels were involved in the search off the coast of Swona, near Orkney.

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Orkney celebrates historic Norwegian links on nation's constitution day

ORKNEY has celebrated the islands' strong historic links with Norway on their national Constitution Day.

The National (Scotland)

Lorraine Kelly announces debut novel The Island Swimmer

The ITV presenter's first fiction book is inspired by her love of the Orkney Islands and passion for cold water swimming

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Lorraine Kelly announces her debut novel set in Orkney about a wild swimmer

PRESENTER Lorraine Kelly has announced her debut novel, which is due to be published next year.

The National (Scotland)

Loganair lifts off with new Heathrow routes

The airline is now offering connections to Derry, Dundee, Orkney and Shetland

Insider UK

The Scottish island May music festival that brings travellers from all over the world

If you're looking to see more of Scotland's natural beauty, and enjoy some world-class music while you're at it, the Orkney Folk Festival this month is a must-visit.

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Further disruption to Orkney ferry services after Pentalina grounding

Additional services have been added by Northlink between Stromness on Orkney and Scrabster on the mainland

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Tourist blunder at Scots historic site as visitors mistake toilet for wishing well

An Orkney tour guide has revealed that a popular 'wishing well' at the historic Skara Brae site is in fact part of a sewer system—with visitors "throwing money down the toilet".

The National (Scotland)

Pentalina grounding causes further travel disruption in Orkney

FERRY services on Orkney face will be disrupted for a further fortnight following the grounding of a Pentland Ferries vessel last month.

Daily Record

Pentland Ferries suspend Orkney route amid investigation into MV Pentalina grounding

Pentland Ferries have said they have cancelled passenger bookings until May 21.

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How a laird's wife played a leading role in discovering Orkney's past

‘I WENT to the Mound that afternoon carrying a basket of spring flowers to plant at the Summer seat. On the homeward journey my basket contained a…

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Inside Scottish town named 'friendliest' in UK with welcoming locals and low crime rate

The town has gained the reputation as the "most welcoming" in the UK.

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Transport minister urges quick probe after Orkney ferry runs aground

TRANSPORT minister Kevin Stewart has called for an investigation into the running aground of a ferry on Orkney to be completed quickly...

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Transport minister urges quick probe after ferry runs aground

Smoke was detected in the engine room on Saturday night before the vessel was grounded on Orkney

Daily Record

Probe launched after ferry runs aground near Orkney and evacuates 60 passengers

Rescue teams were scrambled to the incident near Orkney after RNLI crews received a mayday call.

Edinburgh Live

Scottish couple expecting baby tell of moment ferry ran aground as staff shouted 'hold on'

Gary Brown was travelling with pregnant partner Lauren Haston from Fife when the MV Pentalina got into trouble off the coast of Orkney.

The Independent UK

Investigation under way after ferry runs aground on Orkney

The MV Pentalina is now being surveyed to establish the extent of any damage following the incident on Saturday night.

Daily Record

Passenger describes moment ferry ran aground near Orkney as staff shouted 'hold on'

Gary Brown was travelling with pregnant partner Lauren Haston when the MV Pentalina got into trouble off the coast of Orkney.

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