Orkney casts a magical spell, whether it’s the Harray Potter or the ancient aura of Skara Brae
It’s not every day you find yourself shaking hands with a bespectacled, twinkly-eyed stranger who introduces himself as Harry Potter.
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Orkney the talk of the town at national tourism expo
Interest in visiting Orkney was “unsurpassed” by any other destination at national tourism exhibition in Glasgow, say local tourism chiefs.
Firefighters across the north called to multiple incidents as favourable weekend weather ignites wildfire season
Smoke billowed across swathes of the Highlands and Islands at the weekend as dry weather ignited wildfire season in earnest.
Expert reconstructs face of Neolithic dog after tomb discovery
The face of a dog discovered in a tomb in Orkney has been revealed for the first time in more than 4,000 years.
Former cancer patient taking the challenge to become the first person to run the North Coast 500
A former cancer patient from Orkney is today beginning an attempt to become the first person to run the 500 plus miles of Scotland’s answer to America’s Route 66.
Boat owner admits to breaching health and safety laws following death of diver
A boat owner whose vessel was linked to the death of a diver has admitted breaching health and safety laws.
CCTV call for Ring of Brodgar after damage
Police are hunting "mindless" vandals who damaged a world-famous prehistoric site on Orkney.
Graffiti engraved onto historic standing stone at Ring of Brodgar
Police in Orkney are appealing for information following damage caused to a standing stone at the Ring of Brodgar.
World-renowned Ring of Brodgar stone circle vandalised
A world-renowned stone circle in Orkney which is more the 4,000 years old has been vandalised.
14th century castle sparks excitement after discovery during construction works in Orkney
Construction workers carrying out improvement works in Orkney came across more than they bargained for after discovering what is believed to be the wall of a 14th century castle.
Cash-strapped councils spend £60million on consultants
Councils across the north and north-east have spent more than £60million drafting in consultants, the Press and Journal can reveal.
Meet the driven young woman behind Supercar in the Shire
Emily Findlay has impressed many people across the north-east of Scotland with her resilience in dealing with serious illness.
Orkney £29m energy storage project could create ‘tens of thousands’ of jobs
The success of a £29 million Orkney energy storage pilot scheme has the potential to generate “tens of thousands” of UK renewables jobs, according to the project developer.
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur island proofs fuel poverty legislation
Plans to tackle fuel poverty have been changed in response to challenges faced by islanders when it comes to heating their homes.
Homes in Orkney left without power after kite was caught on the electricity lines
Homes in Orkney were left in darkness last week after a kite got caught up in power line.
Leisure Link card opens doors to health and fitness lovers across north of Scotland
A ground-breaking scheme has been launched allowing people across the Highlands, islands and Moray to use each other's leisure facilities.
Title is close enough to taste for Gordonians
Gordonians need only one more point from their last two games to claim the National League 3 title in only their second season in the division.
Lebanon hostage Terry Waite unveiled for Orkney festival
Former hostage Terry Waite has been unveiled as one of the star attractions of this year’s St Magnus International Festival on Orkney.
Orkney man launches emotional search for missing biscuit tin
As public appeals go, it really takes the biscuit.
Remembering the crew lost in the maelstrom: The Longhope lifeboat disaster 50 years on
An eerie silence fell over Hoy in Orkney yesterday and flags at lifeboat stations around the country were lowered to half-mast as eight crew members of the tragic Longhope Lifeboat disaster were commemorated after half a century.
Orkney lifeboat tragedy remembered 50 years on
A village is to mark 50 years since a lifeboat disaster which devastated the small community.
North pensioner aims to become first person to run the NC500 route
A former cancer patient from Orkney is to attempt to become the first person to run the 500 plus miles of Scotland’s answer to America’s Route 66.
Scottish explorer David Reid talks about following in John Rae’s footsteps on Arctic expedition
David Reid is completing his preparations to follow in the footsteps of one of the world’s most legendary explorers next month.
One of Scotland’s worst maritime disasters remembered 50 years on
Poignant commemorations are to take place in Orkney to mark the 50th anniversary.
Orkney tidal firm’s success swells staff numbers
An Orkney-based tidal firm has attributed increased staff numbers to a growing reputation as a Highlands and Islands success story.
Orkney salmon farm provide £3m economic boost
A new salmon farm to be constructed in Orkney is to provide a £3 million economic boost to Scottish firms.
All female shortlist for Youth Parliament
Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) for Orkney will be elected from an all-female shortlist of candidates.
Orkney MSP praises charity for ‘phenomenal’ level of care
An Orkney MSP has commended the work of charity Marie Curie in the midst of their annual Daffodil Appeal.
Man charged following alleged sexual assault in Orkney
A man has been charged in connection with an alleged sexual assault in Kirkwall earlier this week.
Orkney artists commissioned for new islands hospital
Two Orkney artists are to have their work showcased in the islands new hospital when it opens its doors for the first time in June.
Man arrested as inquiries continue into sexual assault in Orkney
A 53-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a sexual assault in Orkney.
Man arrested after Orkney rape
A man has been arrested after a woman was raped in Kirkwall, Orkney.