NHS Orkney entertains school pupils through day in the life event at Balfour Hospital
Dozens of school pupils in Orkney received an expert insight into life working in health and social care as NHS Orkney hosted a Day in the Life event.
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Inspired by Orkney’s stylish charm and rich history
Growing up in the tropical climes of Southeast Asia, Zoe Davidson was more at home in the humid jungle than she was on the blustery Scottish coast.
Islands health boards spending £250,000 a year in rent as they ‘grapple’ with attracting medical staff
Scotland’s health boards are being forced to pay rent bills of almost £250,000 every year to keep their hospitals fully-staffed.
Dr Tariro Gandiya on a new way of life on Orkney
Tariro Gandiya fell in love with Orkney after her degree in medicine at Aberdeen University saw her visit the island for her remote and rural placement. Now a speciality doctor, she never imagined that she would start a new life in Orkney with her family
Striking out on our own: Shining a light on the people of the isles
We’ve all dreamed of a more simple way of life, free of stress and the constant chime of technology. The idea of running your own croft can seem rather appealing on a Monday morning, as you face yet another traffic jam.
Day of train chaos in the north as rail lines hit by floods and faults
Two of the main rail routes in and out of the north were hit with a double whammy of flooding and technical issues.
Get your tweed out in Orkney
Islanders are being asked to dig out their Orkney tweed and find garments which were worn by Orcadians in the decades before the arrival of synthetic materials.
SPONSORED: Be inspired by Orkney’s natural beauty this autumn
The Orkney Islands are world-renowned for their spectacular landscapes and seascapes, and autumn is a great time of year to explore everything the islands have to offer.
MV Alfred makes inaugural voyage from Orkney to Caithness
The most environmentally-friendly ferry enters service today on a route connecting Orkney with the Scottish mainland.
Man treated for smoke inhalation following cottage blaze in Orkney
A 34-year-old was treated for smoke inhalation after a fire at a cottage outside Finstown on Orkney.
Public health warning as second case of Measles recorded on Shetland ferry
Another public health warning has been issued after a second case of measles was been confirmed on the NorthLink Shetland to Aberdeen ferry in less than a month.
Explore the outdoors: Enjoy a clifftop adventure on Orkney
There is many a stunning walking route on the rugged islands of Orkney, and this impressive coastal circuit is no exception.
North homes in the running for prestigious awards for renovating and bringing empty homes back into use
Two projects across the north have been included in the running for prestigious national awards for their efforts to bring homes – last occupied before the turn of the millennium – back into use.
Labour mocked after senior aide says Jeremy Corbyn ‘loves to go on train’ to Orkney
Labour have been widely mocked after a senior aide said Jeremy Corbyn "loves to go on the train" to Orkney.
Contract for ferries to Northern Isles extended over complaints
The multi million pound contract to operate ferry services between Aberdeen and the northern isles has been extended by three months.
Man passes driving test aged 66 – despite driving for more than 30 years legally on remote Orkney isle
Celebrating the removal of those red L plates from their perch on your first car is celebrated as a rite of passage for most young drivers.
SPONSORED: Follow in the footsteps of the Vikings on a new tour of Orkney
Orkney boasts a captivating history as the heart of a powerful Viking Earldom and even today, centuries later, it’s clear to see the Vikings’ impact across the archipelago.
Pioneering laser scanning techniques carried out on ancient Pictish stones on Orkney and Shetland
A team of Swedish scientists has visited Orkney and Shetland to use the newest laser technology on a group of carved stones.
Rosemarkie Man may have been from Orkney
Genetic analysis of "Rosemarkie man" who who died 1,400 years ago shows he was largely Orcadian.
Commemoration for 835 lives lost in HMS Royal Oak torpedo attack
Family and friends turned out to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the sinking HMS Royal Oak yesterday.
Services held across Orkney to commemorate 80th anniversary of Royal Oak sinking
A series of commemorative events have been held in Orkney to recall the 835 men and boys who died aboard HMS Royal Oak when it was sunk by a German u-boat 80 years ago.
Transport Secretary urged to act over left luggage at Aberdeen station
The Scottish Government has been urged to convince ScotRail to create alternative left luggage arrangements at Aberdeen Railway Station.
Skye, Arran and Harris emerge as top island destinations in new poll to celebrate Robinson Crusoe
Skye, Arran and Harris have topped a new poll on the islands which most Scots would like to explore.
Most environmentally-friendly ferry service in Scotland delivered as new ship to serve Orkney arrives
A new £14million mega-ship - deemed the country's most environmentally friendly - arrive in Orkney ahead of serving passengers travelling between the islands and the Scottish mainland.
TRAVEL: Boarding the Viking Sea for an unforgettable voyage on the whale road
In the early 8th and 9th Centuries, the Vikings sailed across the North Sea from western Norway to claim Orkney and Shetland as their own.
Find out timetable changes for Stagecoach services
Stagecoach has announced some services will revert to winter timetables from the end of October.
Recalling the night when the Northern Lights shone as 835 men perished in Royal Oak disaster
As midnight approached on October 14, 1939, there was no reason for the crew of the Royal Oak to believe they were in any peril.
Humpback whale freed from fishing ropes ‘anchoring’ it to seabed
A humpback whale was rescued from fishing gear in the Northern Isles last week after an expert agency came to its rescue.
Meet Zoe, the Labrador cross helping rid Orkney of drugs
Few people can take their pet to work with them, but Kevin Moar does exactly that.
Grounded ship drifted off course while officer viewed music videos, report finds
A cargo vessel which ran aground on rocks drifted off course while the watchman viewed music videos on his mobile phone, an investigation has found.
56 Scots celebrated for acts of incredible bravery
Have-a-go heroes and exemplary members of the emergency services across Scotland were awarded for their acts of extraordinary bravery at a special event last night.
Vessel taken under tow after being dragged off rocks near Orkney
A stricken vessel is currently under tow into port after running aground earlier today off Orkney.