Scapa Flow wrecks recorded in full survey as centenary approaches
The remaining wrecks from the scuttling of the German High Seas Fleet in Scapa Flow have been examined and recorded as the centenary of the event approaches.
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Team of stoat sniffer dogs to be recruited on Orkney
A team of specially-trained detection dogs – the first of their kind in the country – are to be tasked to sniff out stoats on Orkney.
Two new tug boats heading for Orkney
Two new tug boats worth £6.1million each are making their way to serve Orkney.
Families from war-torn Syria to be housed in Orkney
Two families from war-torn Syria are to be offered homes in Orkney, it has been announced.
Number of people who die at work in Scotland ‘a cause for concern’
The number of people killed while at work in Scotland has been branded “a source of concern” by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
Hopes that 2019 will be the first year no seals are shot in Shetland
Salmon producers in the northern isles say they are confident 2019 could be the first year in the industry’s 40-year history that no seals will be shot in Shetland as multi-million pound investments into anti-predator nets begin to show positive results.
Dozens of communication failures on island air routes
Dozens of communications failures between aircraft and air traffic control on island routes have occurred in the last five years, it can be revealed.
Dive team to conduct survey of Royal Oak wreck site
A volunteer dive team has been given permission to carry out an extensive survey of the wreck of a battleship sunk almost 80 years ago with the loss of more than 800 lives.
Alistair Carmichael concerned about impact of slow internet on Northern Isles benefit claimants
Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael has challenged the UK Government about the increasing amount of online form-filling required to claim Universal Credit.
Reward for return of laptop containing precious data
A cash reward has been offered after a laptop containing precious survey data from the famous sunken battleship Royal Oak was stolen in Orkney.
Plans to cut fuel poverty don’t reflect reality of Highlands and islands life
MSPs have expressed fears that Scottish Government plans to cut fuel poverty do not reflect the harsh reality of living on islands and in remote areas.
Orkney is best place to live in the UK
Orkney has beaten dramatic Eden and the picturesque Cotswolds to be crowned the best place to live in the UK.
Orkney named best place to live in the UK
Orkney is the best place to live in the UK, according to a poll.
Best place to live in the UK revealed
Orkney has been crowned the UK’s best place to live in an annual quality of life survey.
Oil terminal could be ‘transformative’ in tackling fuel issue, says MP
The Northern Lights project could be “transformative” in tackling the issue of fuel poverty on the islands, according to the MP for Orkney and Shetland.
Two men handed jail sentences following abduction in Kirkwall
Two men have been sentenced to two years and 18 months in jail following the abduction and "violent" assault of two young people in Orkney.
Huge swathes of the north and north-east are lagging behind in the UK’s broadband slow lane
Orkney, Shetland, Moray and Aberdeenshire have some of the worst broadband connections in the UK, according to new research.
Cash ultimatum issued to Scottish Government to keep Orkney’s inter-island ferry service running
Orkney Islands Council has issued the Scottish Government with the ultimatum that it must pay £6.8million for its inter-island ferry service - or they will stop running it.
New appeal to fund another sniffer dog on Orkney launched after first one lost its sense of smell
The search is on for another drugs sniffer dog crowdfunded by islanders on Orkney after the first one lost its sense of smell because it had waited too long to be set loose.
Uppies even score with New Year’s Day win in annual Kirkwall Ba’
In a centuries-old tradition, Kirkwall was transformed into a full-size sports field as residents came out in full force yesterday for the 2019 Kirkwall Ba'.
Dry and mild weather to welcome in the New Year
Crowds enjoying New Year’s Eve celebrations across the country can expect dry and mild weather as the clocks strike midnight, according to the Met Office.
Orkney woman honoured for services to education
Nearly 40 years working at the same primary school in Kirkwall has seen an Orkney woman being made an MBE.
A proud Orcadian is honoured for serving cathedral
A “proud Orcadian” has been made an MBE thanks to the hard work he has put in helping to look after St Magnus Cathedral.
Man rescued in early hours after going overboard at Crockness in Orkney
A man was rescued in the early hours of this morning after going overboard near the Crockness peninsula on Hoy in Orkney.
Treasured Skara Brae site is at risk of rising tides
It is one of the most prized archaeological sites in the world.
Helicopter called out to restore 999 phone services to North Ronaldsay
A helicopter was called out to help restore 999 phone services in part of Orkney.
North Ronaldsay loses 999 phone service after fault
Police have warned that 999 phone services in part of the Orkney Islands have been lost due to a fault.
Orkney Islands lead the way with electric car purchases
The Orkney Islands are leading the way in electric car purchases, with more green vehicles per head than anywhere in the north and north-east, according to official figures.
Coastguard helicopter tasked to assist injured crewman off Orkney
Coastguard search and rescue helicopter Rescue 900 was tasked earlier today to attend to an injured crewman aboard a fishing vessel northeast of Orkney.
Orkney residents come together for Christmas Day meal
Dozens of residents in Orkney are preparing to come together this Christmas day to celebrate the yuletide season as a "family".
Winter weather batters Scotland as major ferry disruption hits the west coast
Schools were closed, ferries cancelled and homes suffered power cuts as storms battered the west.
Clean-up of contaminated Orcadian naval base to cost over £400,000
A council is asking the Ministry of Defence to help pay for a £400,000-plus clean-up of contaminated land at an old naval base on an Orcadian island.