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The Scottish island that was crowned 'prettiest' you need to visit this summer - Daily Record
The Scottish island that was crowned 'prettiest' you need to visit this summer Daily Record
Published on 18 June 2025 | 2:55 pm
Tribute to our managing director, Craig MacInnes - The Orcadian Online
Tribute to our managing director, Craig MacInnes The Orcadian Online
Published on 16 June 2025 | 4:00 pm
Orkney Assassin Michael Ross described as 'gentle' 30 years after Kirkwall murder - Daily Express
Orkney Assassin Michael Ross described as 'gentle' 30 years after Kirkwall murder Daily Express
Published on 9 June 2025 | 7:00 am
What should happen to Kirkwall’s old Papdale halls of residence? The arguments for and against demolition - Press and Journal
What should happen to Kirkwall’s old Papdale halls of residence? The arguments for and against demolition Press and Journal
Published on 2 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Highland Park mural on Kirkwall shop may soon disappear as distillers plan new paint job - Press and Journal
Highland Park mural on Kirkwall shop may soon disappear as distillers plan new paint job Press and Journal
Published on 30 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Colourful mural celebrating Orkney to be included outside new Kirkwall nightclub Rapture - Press and Journal
Colourful mural celebrating Orkney to be included outside new Kirkwall nightclub Rapture Press and Journal
Published on 28 May 2025 | 7:00 am
In this week’s The Orcadian - The Orcadian Online
In this week’s The Orcadian The Orcadian Online
Published on 28 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Roads update for week starting 26 May 2025 - Orkney Islands Council
Roads update for week starting 26 May 2025 Orkney Islands Council
Published on 26 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Halls of residence next to nursery boarded up in Kirkwall due to security fears after break-in - Press and Journal
Halls of residence next to nursery boarded up in Kirkwall due to security fears after break-in Press and Journal
Published on 21 May 2025 | 7:00 am
EXCLUSIVE: Murder, mystery, and Michael Ross - The Orcadian Online
EXCLUSIVE: Murder, mystery, and Michael Ross The Orcadian Online
Published on 21 May 2025 | 7:00 am
New West End owners plan bright future at Main Street - The Orcadian Online
New West End owners plan bright future at Main Street The Orcadian Online
Published on 20 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Orkney set for Saturday celebration of Norwegian heritage - The Orcadian Online
Orkney set for Saturday celebration of Norwegian heritage The Orcadian Online
Published on 17 May 2025 | 7:00 am
VE Day commemorations to take place in Kirkwall - The Orcadian Online
VE Day commemorations to take place in Kirkwall The Orcadian Online
Published on 8 May 2025 | 7:00 am
New Kirkwall nightclub: Late night opening times of Rapture and Lanes bowling alley revealed - Press and Journal
New Kirkwall nightclub: Late night opening times of Rapture and Lanes bowling alley revealed Press and Journal
Published on 2 May 2025 | 7:00 am
How Kirkwall’s Old Balfour Hospital could provide solution to NHS Orkney's accommodation headache - Press and Journal
How Kirkwall’s Old Balfour Hospital could provide solution to NHS Orkney's accommodation headache Press and Journal
Published on 30 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Search for two dogwalkers who could have witnessed assault in Orkney - STV News
Search for two dogwalkers who could have witnessed assault in Orkney STV News
Published on 30 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Orkney entrepreneur finalises nightclub plans ahead of summer opening - insider.co.uk
Orkney entrepreneur finalises nightclub plans ahead of summer opening insider.co.uk
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Moderator 'excited" about Orkney and Shetland visit - churchofscotland.org.uk
Moderator 'excited" about Orkney and Shetland visit churchofscotland.org.uk
Published on 23 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Maps and directions - Heriot-Watt University
Maps and directions Heriot-Watt University
Published on 16 April 2025 | 9:00 am
Closure ruled out but franchise future for Kirkwall Post Office - The Orcadian Online
Closure ruled out but franchise future for Kirkwall Post Office The Orcadian Online
Published on 8 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Roads update for week starting Monday 7 April 2025 - Orkney Islands Council
Roads update for week starting Monday 7 April 2025 Orkney Islands Council
Published on 7 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Open invite to join Orkney’s Norwegian Constitution Day celebrations - Orkney Islands Council
Open invite to join Orkney’s Norwegian Constitution Day celebrations Orkney Islands Council
Published on 3 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Kirkwall Grammar School Head Teacher appointment - Orkney Islands Council
Kirkwall Grammar School Head Teacher appointment Orkney Islands Council
Published on 2 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Information sought after vehicle damaged - The Orcadian Online
Information sought after vehicle damaged The Orcadian Online
Published on 1 April 2025 | 7:00 am
2025 Cruise season ahoy! - Orkney Islands Council
2025 Cruise season ahoy! Orkney Islands Council
Published on 1 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Medals for 2025 Island Games in Orkney are unveiled - BBC
Medals for 2025 Island Games in Orkney are unveiled BBC
Published on 1 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Kirkwall town centre set to get a new ‘boarding house’ - Press and Journal
Kirkwall town centre set to get a new ‘boarding house’ Press and Journal
Published on 28 March 2025 | 7:00 am
1 King Street, Kirkwall: An ‘eyesore’ or a ‘thing of beauty’? - Press and Journal
1 King Street, Kirkwall: An ‘eyesore’ or a ‘thing of beauty’? Press and Journal
Published on 27 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Caithness man denies harassing woman from Orkney - John O'Groat Journal
Caithness man denies harassing woman from Orkney John O'Groat Journal
Published on 27 March 2025 | 7:00 am
RSPB weighs in on Kirkwall bonfire’s future as charity supports a change of venue - Press and Journal
RSPB weighs in on Kirkwall bonfire’s future as charity supports a change of venue Press and Journal
Published on 27 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Future of Kirkwall Bonfire in question after row over risk to local swans - Press and Journal
Future of Kirkwall Bonfire in question after row over risk to local swans Press and Journal
Published on 26 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Key organiser pulls out of Kirkwall bonfire night - The Orcadian Online
Key organiser pulls out of Kirkwall bonfire night The Orcadian Online
Published on 24 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Where The Heart Is's 'Luke Kirkwall's' life now – from famous cousin to TV fame - The Mirror
Where The Heart Is's 'Luke Kirkwall's' life now – from famous cousin to TV fame The Mirror
Published on 17 March 2025 | 7:00 am
ITV Where The Heart Is' Luke Kirkwall now – from global fame to Spice Girls link - Leeds Live
ITV Where The Heart Is' Luke Kirkwall now – from global fame to Spice Girls link Leeds Live
Published on 17 March 2025 | 7:00 am
ITV Where The Heart Is' Luke Kirkwall now – from global fame to Spice Girls link - Yorkshire Live
ITV Where The Heart Is' Luke Kirkwall now – from global fame to Spice Girls link Yorkshire Live
Published on 17 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Break-in reported at the Co-op Food - The Orcadian Online
Break-in reported at the Co-op Food The Orcadian Online
Published on 14 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Roads update for week starting 10 March 2025 - Orkney Islands Council
Roads update for week starting 10 March 2025 Orkney Islands Council
Published on 10 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Broad Street closed this Sunday for routine high level surveys of Kirkwall Town Hall - Orkney Islands Council
Broad Street closed this Sunday for routine high level surveys of Kirkwall Town Hall Orkney Islands Council
Published on 6 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Kirkwall lifeboat to undergo life-extending refit - The Orcadian Online
Kirkwall lifeboat to undergo life-extending refit The Orcadian Online
Published on 6 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Severn class lifeboat in Kirkwall to undergo refit - RNLI
Severn class lifeboat in Kirkwall to undergo refit RNLI
Published on 6 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Cops on the case after collision with Jaguar - The Orcadian Online
Cops on the case after collision with Jaguar The Orcadian Online
Published on 1 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Runway lighting project completed at Inverness and Kirkwall airports - Scottish Construction Now
Runway lighting project completed at Inverness and Kirkwall airports Scottish Construction Now
Published on 21 February 2025 | 8:00 am
LED light upgrades complete at Inverness and Kirkwall - UK Aviation News
LED light upgrades complete at Inverness and Kirkwall UK Aviation News
Published on 20 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Three engines called to Kirkwall fire - The Orcadian Online
Three engines called to Kirkwall fire The Orcadian Online
Published on 9 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Fire takes hold of property as emergency services called - STV News
Fire takes hold of property as emergency services called STV News
Published on 9 February 2025 | 8:00 am
The five Orkney streets that could have day and night traffic bans to avoid 'close calls' and save the flagstones - Press and Journal
The five Orkney streets that could have day and night traffic bans to avoid 'close calls' and save the flagstones Press and Journal
Published on 5 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Planning a 2025 staycation? You might want to book a trip to this island town ... - TheNational.scot
Planning a 2025 staycation? You might want to book a trip to this island town ... TheNational.scot
Published on 28 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Connect to Grow - The Orcadian Online
Connect to Grow The Orcadian Online
Published on 24 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Bomb squad called to police station after 'potentially explosive devices' handed in - STV News
Bomb squad called to police station after 'potentially explosive devices' handed in STV News
Published on 22 January 2025 | 8:00 am
New Kirkwall nursery tender reminder - Orkney Islands Council
New Kirkwall nursery tender reminder Orkney Islands Council
Published on 14 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Man accused of bomb hoax at airport causing flights to be suspended - STV News
Man accused of bomb hoax at airport causing flights to be suspended STV News
Published on 6 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Man accused of Kirkwall airport bomb threat also facing child sex charges - Press and Journal
Man accused of Kirkwall airport bomb threat also facing child sex charges Press and Journal
Published on 6 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Man faces bomb hoax charge after Kirkwall Airport disruption - BBC
Man faces bomb hoax charge after Kirkwall Airport disruption BBC
Published on 6 January 2025 | 8:00 am
No plea to Kirkwall flight threat charge - The Orcadian Online
No plea to Kirkwall flight threat charge The Orcadian Online
Published on 6 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Man charged after 'threatening communication' made to Scots airport - STV News
Man charged after 'threatening communication' made to Scots airport STV News
Published on 5 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Man due to appear in court after airport communication threat - The Orcadian Online
Man due to appear in court after airport communication threat The Orcadian Online
Published on 5 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Man charged over alleged threat to Kirkwall Airport - BBC
Man charged over alleged threat to Kirkwall Airport BBC
Published on 5 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Flights disrupted after 'threatening communication' made to Scots airport - STV News
Flights disrupted after 'threatening communication' made to Scots airport STV News
Published on 4 January 2025 | 8:00 am
'Threatening communication' made to Scottish airport as flights disrupted - TheNational.scot
'Threatening communication' made to Scottish airport as flights disrupted TheNational.scot
Published on 4 January 2025 | 8:00 am
'Threatening communication' grounds flights at Kirkwall airport - BBC
'Threatening communication' grounds flights at Kirkwall airport BBC
Published on 4 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Airport reopened after ‘threatening communication’ - The Orcadian Online
Airport reopened after ‘threatening communication’ The Orcadian Online
Published on 4 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Kirkwall set to be lit up by charity fundraising tractor run - The Orcadian Online
Kirkwall set to be lit up by charity fundraising tractor run The Orcadian Online
Published on 27 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Ba’ season returns - The Orcadian Online
Ba’ season returns The Orcadian Online
Published on 24 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Tesco manager urges Orkney ‘not to worry’ amid pre-Christmas storms - The Orcadian Online
Tesco manager urges Orkney ‘not to worry’ amid pre-Christmas storms The Orcadian Online
Published on 19 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Westray coastguard volunteer celebrates 45 years service - The Orcadian Online
Westray coastguard volunteer celebrates 45 years service The Orcadian Online
Published on 10 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Roads update for week starting 25 November 2024 - Orkney Islands Council
Roads update for week starting 25 November 2024 Orkney Islands Council
Published on 25 November 2024 | 8:00 am
No decision made on future of Kirkwall Post Office - The Orcadian Online
No decision made on future of Kirkwall Post Office The Orcadian Online
Published on 13 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Kirkwall Post Office under threat of closure - The Orcadian Online
Kirkwall Post Office under threat of closure The Orcadian Online
Published on 13 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Eday man charged with attempted murder - The Orcadian Online
Eday man charged with attempted murder The Orcadian Online
Published on 11 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Orkney pauses to remember on Remembrance Sunday - The Orcadian Online
Orkney pauses to remember on Remembrance Sunday The Orcadian Online
Published on 10 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Bonfire Night branded ‘sickening sight’ as relocation call reignited - The Orcadian Online
Bonfire Night branded ‘sickening sight’ as relocation call reignited The Orcadian Online
Published on 3 November 2024 | 7:00 am
HIAL appoints Jamie Conley as Airport Manager at Kirkwall Airport - ADS Advance
HIAL appoints Jamie Conley as Airport Manager at Kirkwall Airport ADS Advance
Published on 30 October 2024 | 7:00 am
New manager appointed at Kirkwall Airport - The Orcadian Online
New manager appointed at Kirkwall Airport The Orcadian Online
Published on 29 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Attempted murder accused released on bail - The Orcadian Online
Attempted murder accused released on bail The Orcadian Online
Published on 28 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Lucano's owner says Kirkwall 'should have more colourful buildings' amid green paint planning saga - Press and Journal
Lucano's owner says Kirkwall 'should have more colourful buildings' amid green paint planning saga Press and Journal
Published on 23 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Second man charged with attempted murder after assault left two in hospital - STV News
Second man charged with attempted murder after assault left two in hospital STV News
Published on 21 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Second man charged with attempted murder in Orkney - Daily Record
Second man charged with attempted murder in Orkney Daily Record
Published on 21 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Second man in court over attempted murder on Orkney - BBC
Second man in court over attempted murder on Orkney BBC
Published on 21 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Man charged with attempted murder after assault left two in hospital - STV News
Man charged with attempted murder after assault left two in hospital STV News
Published on 18 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Man charged over assault in Orkney - BBC
Man charged over assault in Orkney BBC
Published on 18 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Kirkwall man charged with attempted murder - The Orcadian Online
Kirkwall man charged with attempted murder The Orcadian Online
Published on 18 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Demolition denied for derelict town house - The Orcadian Online
Demolition denied for derelict town house The Orcadian Online
Published on 18 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Two people in hospital following Burnmouth Road incident - The Orcadian Online
Two people in hospital following Burnmouth Road incident The Orcadian Online
Published on 16 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Man critically injured in Orkney assault - BBC
Man critically injured in Orkney assault BBC
Published on 16 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Daisy Villa contract awarded to Kirkwall practice - The Orcadian Online
Daisy Villa contract awarded to Kirkwall practice The Orcadian Online
Published on 8 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Donations pour in for lifeboatman’s epic climb - The Orcadian Online
Donations pour in for lifeboatman’s epic climb The Orcadian Online
Published on 4 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Loganair boosts ‘same-plane’ island connectivity - UK Aviation News
Loganair boosts ‘same-plane’ island connectivity UK Aviation News
Published on 21 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Belfast and Manchester added to Kirkwall’s flight schedule - The Orcadian Online
Belfast and Manchester added to Kirkwall’s flight schedule The Orcadian Online
Published on 19 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Verbal abuse and vandalism at travel centre — again - The Orcadian Online
Verbal abuse and vandalism at travel centre — again The Orcadian Online
Published on 17 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Albert Street and Bridge Street set to close on three consecutive days - The Orcadian Online
Albert Street and Bridge Street set to close on three consecutive days The Orcadian Online
Published on 13 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Investigation under way after dead fox discovery - The Orcadian Online
Investigation under way after dead fox discovery The Orcadian Online
Published on 10 September 2024 | 7:00 am
UPDATE: Aberdeen-Kirkwall-Lerwick ferry due at 2pm - The Shetland Times
UPDATE: Aberdeen-Kirkwall-Lerwick ferry due at 2pm The Shetland Times
Published on 7 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Donations pour in to provide hope for Kirkwall woman in voice hell - The Orcadian Online
Donations pour in to provide hope for Kirkwall woman in voice hell The Orcadian Online
Published on 3 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Emergency landing at Westray airfield - The Orcadian Online
Emergency landing at Westray airfield The Orcadian Online
Published on 29 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Anderson Strathern commits to Northern Isles with Kirkwall office - Scottish Legal News
Anderson Strathern commits to Northern Isles with Kirkwall office Scottish Legal News
Published on 22 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Engineers on site after power cut in Kirkwall town centre - The Orcadian Online
Engineers on site after power cut in Kirkwall town centre The Orcadian Online
Published on 12 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Political podcast comes to Kirkwall - The Orcadian Online
Political podcast comes to Kirkwall The Orcadian Online
Published on 12 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Waste and Recycling - Orkney Islands Council
Waste and Recycling Orkney Islands Council
Published on 2 August 2024 | 11:07 am
‘Scaled back’ event proposed to meet animal welfare worries - The Orcadian Online
‘Scaled back’ event proposed to meet animal welfare worries The Orcadian Online
Published on 30 July 2024 | 7:00 am
Election General election count: live from Kirkwall as Carmichael wins - Shetland News
Election General election count: live from Kirkwall as Carmichael wins Shetland News
Published on 4 July 2024 | 7:00 am