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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.

Daily Record · May 11, 2023

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

Insider UK · May 9, 2023

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".

Daily Record · May 8, 2023

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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.

The National (Scotland) · May 8, 2023

Pentland Ferries suspend Orkney route amid investigation into MV Pentalina grounding

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

Daily Record · May 8, 2023

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…

The National (Scotland) · May 8, 2023

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.

Daily Record · May 2, 2023

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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...

The National (Scotland) · May 1, 2023

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

Insider UK · May 1, 2023

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.

Daily Record · Apr 30, 2023

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.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 30, 2023

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.

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2023

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.

Daily Record · Apr 30, 2023

Passenger ferry refloated after running aground

The MV Pentalina is now being assessed for damage.

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2023

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The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2023

Passengers rescued by lifeboat after Orkney ferry runs aground

Coastguard agency says fire was extinguished and all 60 passengers were evacuated safe and well

Daily Record · Apr 30, 2023

Lifeboat crew rescues 60 passengers from stranded Scots ferry which ran aground

MV Pentalia was carrying the passengers, including a baby, when it ran into trouble on Orkney but all are safe.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 30, 2023

All passengers rescued 'safe and well' after ferry runs aground off Orkney

ALL 60 passengers have been rescued and brought back to land safe and well after a ferry ran aground ...

Evening Standard · Apr 30, 2023

Passenger ferry issues mayday and runs aground off Orkney

Sixty passengers were on board the MV Pentalina when it issued a Mayday broadcast off Orkney on Saturday evening.

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The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2023

All passengers safe and well after ferry runs aground

Sixty passengers were on board the MV Pentalina when it issued a Mayday broadcast off Orkney on Saturday evening.

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2023

Ferry runs aground on Orkney after smoke detected in engine room

Pentland Ferries said the MV Pentalia became grounded at the village of St Margaret’s Hope.

Daily Record · Apr 26, 2023

Killer whale swims up close to Scots in Orkney in 'once in a lifetime' moment

An Orkney man has shared "unbelievable" footage of a killer whale that swam right up to his local pier, emerging from the water to expel water from its blowhole.

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023

Opposition MPs’ amendment on Scotch whisky duty rejected in Commons vote

Lib Dem Alistair Carmichael (Shetland and Orkney) urged MPs to back his party’s amendment, which was supported by the SNP.

Insider UK · Apr 19, 2023

Distillery owner slams Orkney rival’s history ‘blunder’

Kimbland Distillery is weeks away from its first offering maturing - and was set to launch a crowdfunding campaign

The National (Scotland) · Apr 12, 2023

Electric drones to help with Royal Mail deliveries in Orkney

ELECTRIC drones are to be used by the Royal Mail as part of delivery services in Orkney.

Daily Record · Mar 29, 2023

The tiny Scottish island home to an ornate Italian Chapel made from WW2 shelters

Tucked away on a tiny island in the Orkney archipelago is a one-of-a-kind chapel constructed by Italian prisoners of war during the Second World War, and it needs to be seen to be believed.

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