Island electric plane service to cost £10m
The boss of the company working with airline Loganair to launch the world’s first electric-powered commercial air services in Orkney has said the project will cost around £10million to get off the ground.
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Armistice programme for Orkney announced
A poignant day of events will help the people of Orkney mark the centenary of the end of the First World War.
Electric planes taking to the skies in a world first for Scottish island
Scottish regional airline Loganair could be heading for a global aviation first with the introduction of electric-powered planes on its island hopping passenger services in Orkney.
HMS Royal Oak roll of honour returns to Orkney
It was one of the biggest military tragedies in the whole of the Second World War.
MSP calls for greater urgency over introduction of road equivalent tariff on Orkney ferries
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has voiced concerns at the lack of urgency the Scottish Government has shown in introducing a Road Equivalent Tariff (RET) on Orkney ferry routes.
Fair Isle celebrating historic milestone as 24-hour power supply goes live
Residents on the Fair Isle are celebrating today as a renewable energy system goes live, giving them a 24-hour power supply for the first time in the island’s history.
Probe ordered into Orkney Council bullying claims
Orkney Islands Council bosses are probing serious claims of bullying and harassment which have been revealed in a staff survey.
Trust launches campaign to raise £30,000 to revamp former RNLI station
An island museum hopes to raise £30,000 for essential maintenance to keep alive the stories of the many men and women who have lived – and died – on the seas around the north of Scotland.
Two men have been charged after heroin was recovered from a vehicle in Orkney
Two men have been charged in Orkney after police recovered heroin with an approximate street value of £2,800 from a vehicle.
Rae of sunshine for Orkney as £5.5m Arctic centre moves forward
They have raised funds, organised lotteries, arranged functions and reached out to the world during the last two years.
Children’s author in Highlands and Islands for book tour
Award-winning author Andy Stanton is visiting schools in the Highlands and Islands as part of the 20th anniversary of the Scottish Friendly Children’s Book Tour.
Police call for information after Orkney cliff fall
The man who died after falling from cliffs near Deerness in Orkney has been named by police as Colin Middleton, 49, from the Sheffield area.
Police name man who died after fall on Orkney cliffs
Police in Orkney have named the man who died following a fall at cliffs near Deerness.
Man who died after falling from cliff named
A man who died after falling from a cliff has been named.
Man dies in Orkney cliff fall
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died after falling 30ft from cliffs in Orkney.
Police find body at foot of Scottish Island cliffs
Police have recovered a body which was found at the foot of cliffs on Orkney.
Rescue operation after Orkney cliff fall
A major rescue operation was launched in Orkney this afternoon. Emergency services were called out after reports that a man had fallen from cliffs. Coastguards, the RNLI and a rescue helicopter were all sent to Deerness. The condition of the man is not yet known.
North and north-east left behind in race for superfast broadband
Rural areas in the north and north-east are being left behind in the race for superfast broadband, a public watchdog has found.
Researchers aim to improve the lives of residents in Orkney
Aberdeen academics have taken up residence in Orkney as part of a project to help residents face the unique challenges of island life.
New scheme will help protect flood-hit towns and villages across north and north-east
Flood-hit towns and villages across the north and north-east have had their defences bolstered following the launch of a £420million warning scheme.
Charity hopes to revamp derelict garden for brain tumour patients
A charity originally created in a diminutive garden in Orkney is aiming to provide a therapy garden for patients in Aberdeen.
Major expedition planned to mark Orcadian explorer’s exploits
A major expedition is being planned next year to commemorate the exploits of one of Scotland’s greatest explorers,
Drug detection dog has two-day introduction with Orkney community
It is good to hit the ground running in a new job - and Orkney’s new drugs detection dog did just that.
Coastguard rescue volunteers in Shetland and Orkney could stage walk-out
A walk-out of coastguard rescue volunteers in Shetland and Orkney could be on the horizon in protest of the anticipated return of a senior officer who had been suspended in 2015.
Film on armistice to be projected on St Magnus Cathedral
St Magnus Cathedral, one of Orkney’s best-known landmarks, is set to become the canvas for a short film as part of events to mark the Armistice of the Great War.
Orkney fish farm bring employment opportunities for local residents
Up to 30 jobs on Orkney are to be created following a £3million salmon farm investment announced yesterday.
Concern as landslip may leave highland communities isolated
A landslip next to the A9 near Helmsdale has sparked community fears that Caithness and north Sutherland could be completely cut off.
Suicide aversion charity Mikeysline gets massive boost from Inverness Common Good Fund
Since its poignant inception in 2015, Mikeysline has been helping people with thoughts of suicide.
Island cadets sail round Britain to honour fallen WW1 soldiers
Two Army cadets from Orkney have sailed almost 600 nautical miles around the coast of Britain, honouring the fallen heroes of the First World War in the process.
St Kilda mailboat replica reaches Orkney
When things went wrong on this remote island, it was the method of communication with the outside world.
Why this old document might be the most interesting thing at Orkney Library
Saying Orkney Library has quite the history is something of an understatement – it’s been “providing books and more since 1683”.
Flying Banker clocks up 11,000 flights over three decades
A woman known as the Flying Banker has been honoured after 30 years of serving remote customers – a job which has seen her notch up 11,000 flights.