In particular, the Brough of Birsay is a hidden gem with a fascinating history. An uninhabited tidal island off the northwest ...

The Orkney Folk Festival has announced its full programme for the 2025 event. The festival, which will take place between May ...

(Police Scotland) A 35-year-old man has been sentenced for violent and serious sexual offences committed in Orkney. Stuart Harding, from Birsay, was today (Wednesday, March 5) sentenced to 15 years at ...

The Orkney Folk Festival has announced its full programme for the 2025 event. The festival, which will take place between May 22 and May 25, will feature artists from around the world, including ...

United Kingdomcategory UK finance minister Reeves says she will stick to fiscal rules despite global turmoil March 23, 2025 United Kingdomcategory UK's FTSE 100 climbs as mining stocks shine 10:52 ...

Highland council have voted to raise no objections to plans for a 125-turbine wind farm off the north Caithness coast. The ...

The West of Orkney Windfarm site is 31 miles (50km) north west of Thurso and about 18 miles (30km) off the west of Orkney. The Scottish government, which will have the final say on the application ...

A "manipulative" serial sex offender has been jailed for 15 years for a campaign of abuse involving women and girls in Orkney ... Harding, of Birsay, denied a series of charges during an earlier ...

London-listed independent Orcadian Energy will put itself “on the road” to UK North Sea gas production in 2025 following its acquisition activity last year, the company said on Monday. Orcadian in ...

New research suggests the site was the scene of a massive celebration which saw guests dine on astonishing amount of shellfish. Experts believe limpets and periwinkles were cooked at the Iron ...