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Trio make secret late-night escape from religious group in Orkney after monk’s death The National, Scotland 6d

The National, Scotland 6d

Scottish Islands Scotland

Watch: Islands leaders tell MPs there are only positives to building fixed links The Shetland Times, Scotland 6d

The Shetland Times, Scotland 6d

Shetland Scotland

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Sunshine, music, and cheering crowds : Norway/Orkney celebrations The Orkney News 08:01 Mon, 18 May

The Orkney News 08:01 Mon, 18 May

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Body found in water confirmed as missing Orkney monk BBC 15:27 Mon, 11 May

BBC 15:27 Mon, 11 May

Scottish Islands Scotland

Orkney couple raffle off 'dream' lighthouse cottages for just £5 a ticket Daily Record 1d

Daily Record 1d

Lighthouse Scottish Islands

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The nakba: Orkney’s vigil for #Gaza The Orkney News 08:02 Sat, 16 May

The Orkney News 08:02 Sat, 16 May

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No indication when Orkney council chief on 'special leave' will return BBC 15:41

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Orkney council’s chief executive off on ‘special leave’ with interims to take turns in charge The Press and Journal 12:33

Yesterday

Dream job opportunity at Orkney's 'most spectacular nature reserves' Daily Record 20:13 Mon, 25 May

Remote Scots island lighthouse cottages built in 1858 up for grabs in £5 prize draw The Scottish Herald 20:02 Mon, 25 May

Orkney couple raffle off 'dream' lighthouse cottages for just £5 a ticket Daily Record 12:15 Mon, 25 May

Restart Extends The Orkney News 07:31 Mon, 25 May

Sunday

Orkney Books – The Outrun & An Orkney A to Z Tony Wheeler's Travels Blog 11:25 Sun, 24 May

I take the world’s shortest flight to an ancient world in Orkney The Scotsman 00:05 Sun, 24 May

Saturday

Timmy Mallett leaves Shetland behind but the community keeps on helping out with generous acts of kindness The Shetland Times, Scotland 15:30 Sat, 23 May

Friday

73% of Orkney residents walk or wheel every day, compared to the national average of 57%. The Orkney News 07:48 Fri, 22 May

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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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