Orkney

Taking a closer look #Orkney2025 The Orkney News08:18Scotland

UHI Orkney celebrate outstanding learners The Orkney News07:12Scottish Islands Scotland Students

UHI Orkney pair pick up Student of the Year awards The Orcadian16:52Scottish Islands Scotland Students

Shetland under-12s enjoy double county success over Orkney Shetland News15:02Shetland Scottish Islands Scotland

Would you move to a tiny Scottish island to become a teacher? Orkney island's search to fill… MailOnline18:23Employment

Orkney primary school teaching post vacant since March 2019, figures show Daily Record00:13Employment

How a coldblooded restaurant murder of a popular waiter left a once-peaceful island community… MailOnline21:54Scottish Islands Murder Scotland

Man convicted of 1994 Orkney restaurant murder is innocent, claims top lawyer Daily Record05:01Scottish Islands Murder Scotland

Caithness prevail on penalties to reclaim Archer Shield The Orcadian19:59Archer Shield Scottish Islands Scotland

Orkney to defend Archer Shield in Dounby The Orcadian21:49Archer Shield Scottish Islands Scotland

Orkney woman launches petition after sick rabbit barred from flight STV20:01Loganair Pets Airlines

Caithness artist’s design is part of BookBench Trail John O'Groat Journal, Scotland18:49Scottish Islands Scotland Art

Hope Co-housing progress update The Orkney News07:14Scottish Islands Scotland Art

Isles tourism organisations push for alternative visitor levy model The Orcadian15:42Shetland Scottish Islands Scotland

Call for postal safeguards to be introduced for Orkney The Orcadian16:24Shetland Scottish Islands Scotland

Athletes in final push ahead of 2025 Island Games BBC12:49Scotland Channel Islands

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In the last 6 hours

Non-stop drilling the next phase for Orkney Link Project at Warebeth The Orcadian13:59

Earlier today

UHI Orkney Celebrate Outstanding Learners The Orkney News07:12

Yesterday

UHI Orkney pair pick up Student of the Year awards The Orcadian16:52 20-Jun-25

Orkney’s council asking for views on mobile phones in schools amidst ‘challenges’ in classrooms The Press and Journal11:57 20-Jun-25

Milestones: A Journey in Colour #RefugeeWeek The Orkney News07:10 20-Jun-25

In the last 7 days

Caithness artist’s design is part of BookBench Trail John O'Groat Journal, Scotland18:49 19-Jun-25

UHI celebrates inspirational students of the year in Orkney UHI18:10 19-Jun-25

Stromness Public Information Event The Orkney News09:19 19-Jun-25

Taking a Closer Look #Orkney2025 The Orkney News08:18 19-Jun-25

Shetland under-12s enjoy double county success over Orkney Shetland News15:02 18-Jun-25

Orkney’s council ditches plans to join Norway amidst claims ‘gimmick’ has helped islands The Press and Journal11:57 18-Jun-25

Orkney council ends investigation into leaving UK in bid for greater autonomy The National, Scotland08:39 18-Jun-25

Man convicted of 1994 Orkney restaurant murder is innocent, claims top lawyer Daily Record05:01 18-Jun-25

Orkney council ends investigation into leaving UK BBC18:43 17-Jun-25

Triathlete Henderson to fly the flag for Shetland at Orkney games Shetland News08:50 17-Jun-25

Tribute to our general manager, Craig MacInnes The Orcadian17:15 16-Jun-25

Revealed: The Orkney teaching job vacant for six years that has been hardest in Scotland to fill The Press and Journal11:53 16-Jun-25

Community as a Superpower #RefugeeWeek The Orkney News09:15 16-Jun-25

Can you help Cats Protection in Orkney with its vital feral cat neutering work? The Orkney News09:33 15-Jun-25

Caithness prevail on penalties to reclaim Archer Shield The Orcadian19:59 14-Jun-25

In the last month

Orkney duo recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List The Orcadian23:11 13-Jun-25

How a coldblooded restaurant murder of a popular waiter left a once-peaceful island community… MailOnline21:54 13-Jun-25

Orkney to defend Archer Shield in Dounby The Orcadian21:49 13-Jun-25

Lorraine Kelly: ‘My favourite things about Orkney and why I’ve loved it since the 1970s’ The Press and Journal11:47 13-Jun-25

Orkney woman launches petition after sick rabbit barred from flight STV20:01 12-Jun-25

Loganair clarifies pets policy after Orkney woman’s sick rabbit wasn’t permitted to fly for urgent treatment The Press and Journal17:45 12-Jun-25

Isles tourism organisations push for alternative visitor levy model The Orcadian15:42 12-Jun-25

Athletes in final push ahead of 2025 Island Games BBC12:49 12-Jun-25

‘A rogue and a rascal’: John Gow, the Wick-born pirate John O'Groat Journal, Scotland06:05 11-Jun-25

‘What we have created is amazing’: Come Ashore Cup set to raise £9000 John O'Groat Journal, Scotland20:34 10-Jun-25

Call for postal safeguards to be introduced for Orkney The Orcadian16:24 10-Jun-25

Kindred Clothing Comes to Orkney with Locally Created Designs The Orkney News09:06 10-Jun-25

Hope Co-Housing Progress Update The Orkney News07:14 10-Jun-25

Representing Orkney: Well Done Rorie Mackay The Orkney News08:11 9-Jun-25

Boat festival’s food fayre will feature award-winning producers Grampian Online, Scotland05:33 9-Jun-25

Orkney win Stuart Cup for third time in a row Shetland News19:00 8-Jun-25

Orkney win junior inter-counties The Shetland Times, Scotland14:06 8-Jun-25

Orkney JIC athletes clinch Stuart Cup three-in-a-row The Orcadian13:18 8-Jun-25

Mother haunted by day she asked killer son: 'Did you shoot that man?' BBC09:52 8-Jun-25

Work In Progress | Work and Progress The Orkney News09:18 8-Jun-25

The teenage Orkney killer who got away with murder for 14 years Metro.co.uk08:25 8-Jun-25

Orkney primary school teaching post vacant since March 2019, figures show Daily Record00:13 8-Jun-25

Two out of three ain’t bad for Orkney JIC team The Orcadian21:07 7-Jun-25

Would you move to a tiny Scottish island to become a teacher? Orkney island's search to fill… MailOnline18:23 7-Jun-25

Concerns raised over plans for Orkney Raven cull Birdwatch09:35 7-Jun-25

Orkney Island Games: Athletes from across the world will compete in the ‘mini Olympics’ The Press and Journal06:08 7-Jun-25

Orkney set to head north for annual JIC battle The Orcadian15:31 6-Jun-25

Scotland itinerary: Discover Orkney with this 5-day island-hopping itinerary Lonely Planet14:27 6-Jun-25

Caithness U14s receive new memorial cup after victory over Orkney John O'Groat Journal, Scotland12:21 6-Jun-25

Why Orkney has faced highest rise in house prices in Scotland since pandemic with shocking 60% increase The Press and Journal11:49 6-Jun-25

Orkney house prices see highest rise in Scotland since pandemic STV11:37 6-Jun-25

Orkney house prices see highest rise in Scotland insider.co.uk10:01 6-Jun-25

Funding Award for Orkney Food and Drink Festival The Orkney News09:11 6-Jun-25

Prime Video Goes Big On UK True Crime With Docs About Shannon Matthews, Tinder Predator &… Deadline Hollywood09:08 6-Jun-25

Amazon Prime launch for Orkney murder case documentary The Orcadian16:22 5-Jun-25

Mental health message at the heart of Come Ashore Cup weekend John O'Groat Journal, Scotland21:07 4-Jun-25

‘Deeply concerned’ MSP calls out ‘unacceptable’ smart meter changeover costs The Orcadian13:59 4-Jun-25

‘Work in Progress, Work and Progress’: BA Fine Art Show #Orkney The Orkney News08:11 4-Jun-25

“These findings are a reminder that our tourism and events industry continues to face challenges. ” The Orkney News07:10 4-Jun-25

Orkney bins could be made bigger as part of drive to get households to recycle more The Press and Journal06:03 4-Jun-25

Celebrating UK coaching week with our community recognition award-winning coaches Scottish Rugby - Official Site17:35 3-Jun-25

Poll: Is it time for a levy on cruise ships to help Aberdeen, Invergordon, Orkney and other island communities? The Press and Journal06:02 3-Jun-25

The Orkney Assassin unmasked: How schoolboy, 15, escaped justice for 14 years for racist point… MailOnline01:32 3-Jun-25

Orkney Assassin: New Amazon show to revisit night teen killed waiter in shocking racist murder The Press and Journal16:09 2-Jun-25

‘Fantastic performance’ as Acks put four past Orkney opponents John O'Groat Journal, Scotland13:39 2-Jun-25

What should happen to Kirkwall’s old Papdale halls of residence? The arguments for and against demolition The Press and Journal11:55 2-Jun-25

Orkney footballers learn Island Games schedule The Orcadian08:10 2-Jun-25

Orkney prepares to welcome athletes for the ultimate island showdown Yahoo! Sport17:24 1-Jun-25

Scotland charts new course with targeted cruise tax plan, but what might it achieve? The National, Scotland07:50 1-Jun-25

Fundraising Bike Ride for #Palestine The Orkney News07:17 31-May-25

How Rachel, 26, grew women’s gardenwear business from spare room in Orkney The Press and Journal06:08 31-May-25

Island Games 2025: Isle of Man golf team announced for Orkney Isle of Man Today13:33 30-May-25

Ravens in Orkney: NatureScot’s Response The Orkney News08:12 30-May-25

The Raven: “a most interesting bird” The Orkney News08:19 29-May-25

Orkney Vigil for Palestine Morning Star18:41 28-May-25

Orkney Folk Festival 2025 Morning Star17:51 28-May-25

Colourful mural celebrating Orkney to be included outside new Kirkwall nightclub Rapture The Press and Journal17:02 28-May-25

Ravens could be culled in new scheme to protect island livestock STV15:57 28-May-25

Emily Findlay’s cancer journey, and her ‘incredible’ family and friends who rallied in hardest times The Press and Journal11:55 28-May-25

Pasenger ship in difficulty off Orkney The Orcadian10:45 27-May-25

Former lighthouse with panoramic views over the Pentland Firth and out to Orkney hits the market Scottish Field10:35 27-May-25

Orkney Men’s Shed to Open More Days The Orkney News08:41 27-May-25

New powers to shoot ravens after livestock attacks BBC06:42 27-May-25

Islanders inflict first league defeat of season on Caithness Ladies John O'Groat Journal, Scotland19:50 26-May-25

Arrival of full-time MRI scanner an ‘incredible opportunity’ The Orcadian17:05 23-May-25

How move into abandoned church could help last shop in Orkney village sustain tiny community The Press and Journal11:56 23-May-25

Orkney’s Four Day Folk Festival Kicks Off The Orkney News09:16 23-May-25

Orkney Folk Festival Opens to Record Breaking Ticket Sales Spiral Earth17:50 22-May-25

Orkney Folk Festival ready to rock ‘n’ reel The Orcadian15:14 22-May-25

Orkney Household Energy Survey highlights growing energy costs and interest in renewables European Marine Energy Centre (Press Release)12:05 22-May-25

Electric ferry begins trial runs between Scottish islands The Scottish Herald11:45 22-May-25

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About our Orkney news

Latest news on Orkney, an archipelago located off the northeastern coast of mainland Scotland. It consists of about 70 islands, with the largest and most populated ones being Mainland, Hoy, and South Ronaldsay. Orkney is one of the 32 council areas of Scotland, and its administrative centre is Kirkwall.

One of the most notable historical sites in Orkney is the Neolithic village of Skara Brae, which is often referred to as the "Scottish Pompeii" due to its well-preserved state. Skara Brae provides a fascinating insight into the lives of Neolithic people, showcasing their advanced construction techniques and the layout of their homes.

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