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New life ahead for Kirkwall's former King Street dentist building after planning approved for flats - Press and Journal
New life ahead for Kirkwall's former King Street dentist building after planning approved for flats
Press and Journal
๐ข Published on ๐ October 30, 2026 ๐ 11:00
Staffing issues cause Kirkwall Airport to close - Travel Radar
Staffing issues cause Kirkwall Airport to close
Travel Radar
๐ข Published on ๐ October 29, 2026 ๐ 22:17
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Kirkwall Airport Closes Early Over Air Traffic Control Staffing Issues, Flights Cancelled - Avi-Go
Kirkwall Airport Closes Early Over Air Traffic Control Staffing Issues, Flights Cancelled
Avi-Go
๐ข Published on ๐ October 29, 2026 ๐ 13:01
Kirkwall Airport closes due to air traffic control staffing issues - STV News
Kirkwall Airport closes due to air traffic control staffing issues
STV News
๐ข Published on ๐ October 29, 2026 ๐ 11:28
'Unforeseen staffing issues' close Kirkwall's air traffic control - BBC
'Unforeseen staffing issues' close Kirkwall's air traffic control
BBC
๐ข Published on ๐ October 29, 2026 ๐ 10:07
Flights cancelled at Kirkwall Airport after air traffic control closure - The Orcadian Online
Flights cancelled at Kirkwall Airport after air traffic control closure
The Orcadian Online
๐ข Published on ๐ October 28, 2026 ๐ 18:08
Folk will have a chance to restock as NorthLink freight vessels due back - though passenger sailings remain cancelled - Shetland Times
Shetland Times
๐ข Published on ๐ October 27, 2026 ๐ 09:57
Shining a Light on Care Experienced Week 2026 - Orkney Islands Council
Shining a Light on Care Experienced Week 2026
Orkney Islands Council
๐ข Published on ๐ October 26, 2026 ๐ 18:25
Full list of 133 Scottish flights cancelled amid Storm Boelo disruption - The Herald
Full list of 133 Scottish flights cancelled amid Storm Boelo disruption
The Herald
๐ข Published on ๐ October 25, 2026 ๐ 15:14
Pride in Kirkwall's independent business community despite not winning Scotland's top town award - Press and Journal
Pride in Kirkwall's independent business community despite not winning Scotland's top town award
Press and Journal
๐ข Published on ๐ October 23, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Things to Do in Orkney: 14 Top Sites and Guide - Everything Edinburgh
Things to Do in Orkney: 14 Top Sites and Guide
Everything Edinburgh
๐ข Published on ๐ October 22, 2026 ๐ 20:47
Kirkwall (KOI) (EGPA) live departures - Flightradar24
Kirkwall (KOI) (EGPA) live departures
Flightradar24
๐ข Published on ๐ October 18, 2026 ๐ 17:46
Kirkwall RNLI deputy coxswain receives unexpected award - RNLI
Kirkwall RNLI deputy coxswain receives unexpected award
RNLI
๐ข Published on ๐ October 18, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Postmaster overwhelmed by support after stepping in to save Kirkwall post office - Shetland Times
Postmaster overwhelmed by support after stepping in to save Kirkwall post office
Shetland Times
๐ข Published on ๐ October 17, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Kirkwall (KOI) (EGPA) live departures - Flightradar24
Kirkwall (KOI) (EGPA) live departures
Flightradar24
๐ข Published on ๐ October 15, 2026 ๐ 18:53
St Magnus Way, Orkney now on Walkhighlands - Walkhighlands
St Magnus Way, Orkney now on Walkhighlands
Walkhighlands
๐ข Published on ๐ October 14, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Orkney welcomes the final cruise ship of its 2026 season โ but how has Kirkwall coped without its iCentre? - Press and Journal
Press and Journal
๐ข Published on ๐ October 14, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Christmas and New Year day parkruns - parkrun UK
Christmas and New Year day parkruns
parkrun UK
๐ข Published on ๐ October 12, 2026 ๐ 17:37
โBear with meโ: New Kirkwall postmaster to go it alone to get branch up and running - The Orcadian Online
‘Bear with me’: New Kirkwall postmaster to go it alone to get branch up and running
The Orcadian Online
๐ข Published on ๐ October 5, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Lerwick postmaster saves the day after shock closure of Orkneyโs main post office - Shetland Times
Lerwick postmaster saves the day after shock closure of Orkney’s main post office
Shetland Times
๐ข Published on ๐ October 3, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Post Office hours reduced at stretched Papdale Stores after Kirkwall branch shutdown - The Orcadian Online
Post Office hours reduced at stretched Papdale Stores after Kirkwall branch shutdown
The Orcadian Online
๐ข Published on ๐ September 30, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Kirkwall RNLI volunteer retires after more than twenty years - RNLI
Kirkwall RNLI volunteer retires after more than twenty years
RNLI
๐ข Published on ๐ September 27, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Speed cut on Kirkwall to Stromness road a โcornerstoneโ of world heritage site proposals - The Orcadian Online
Speed cut on Kirkwall to Stromness road a ‘cornerstone’ of world heritage site proposals
The Orcadian Online
๐ข Published on ๐ September 26, 2026 ๐ 07:00
New Kirkwall care home โwell worth the waitโ - The Orcadian Online
New Kirkwall care home ‘well worth the wait’
The Orcadian Online
๐ข Published on ๐ September 25, 2026 ๐ 07:00
EXCLUSIVE: 'We begged them to hire more staff' โ Kirkwall Post Office ex-employee speaks out after shock shutdown - The Orcadian Online
The Orcadian Online
๐ข Published on ๐ September 25, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Sudden closure of Orkney's main post office 'deeply concerning' - The Scotsman
Sudden closure of Orkney's main post office 'deeply concerning'
The Scotsman
๐ข Published on ๐ September 24, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Busy Kirkwall post office shuts 'without warning' - BBC
Busy Kirkwall post office shuts 'without warning'
BBC
๐ข Published on ๐ September 23, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Kirkwall (KOI) (EGPA) live departures - Flightradar24
Kirkwall (KOI) (EGPA) live departures
Flightradar24
๐ข Published on ๐ September 23, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Posted missing โ Kirkwallโs main postal hub pushed to breaking point - The Orcadian Online
Posted missing — Kirkwall’s main postal hub pushed to breaking point
The Orcadian Online
๐ข Published on ๐ September 23, 2026 ๐ 07:00
โUtter insult to communityโ โ Carmichael challenges Kirkwall Post Office closure - The Orcadian Online
‘Utter insult to community’ — Carmichael challenges Kirkwall Post Office closure
The Orcadian Online
๐ข Published on ๐ September 21, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Launch for Kirkwall RNLI lifeboat to aid stricken yacht - RNLI
Launch for Kirkwall RNLI lifeboat to aid stricken yacht
RNLI
๐ข Published on ๐ September 14, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Festival Review: Orkney Rock Festival 2026 โ Kirkwall, Orkney (3rdโ6th September 2026) - The Moshville Times
Festival Review: Orkney Rock Festival 2026 – Kirkwall, Orkney (3rd–6th September 2026)
The Moshville Times
๐ข Published on ๐ September 8, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Demolition plans for Kirkwall's old hostel approved - Press and Journal
Demolition plans for Kirkwall's old hostel approved
Press and Journal
๐ข Published on ๐ August 28, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Orkney Islands Council pays tribute to King Harald V of Norway - Orkney Islands Council
Orkney Islands Council pays tribute to King Harald V of Norway
Orkney Islands Council
๐ข Published on ๐ August 28, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Tartan steps brings prostate awareness to Kirkwall - The Orcadian Online
Tartan steps brings prostate awareness to Kirkwall
The Orcadian Online
๐ข Published on ๐ August 28, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Kirkwall vets refused permission for proposed new practice - The Orcadian Online
Kirkwall vets refused permission for proposed new practice
The Orcadian Online
๐ข Published on ๐ August 26, 2026 ๐ 07:00
What are the secrets behind Kirkwallโs thriving high street? - The Herald
What are the secrets behind Kirkwall’s thriving high street?
The Herald
๐ข Published on ๐ August 20, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Historic Orkney Ba sold at auction for more than ยฃ3,000 - BBC
Historic Orkney Ba sold at auction for more than £3,000
BBC
๐ข Published on ๐ August 20, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Anderson Strathern moves Orkney team to new Kirkwall office - Scottish Legal News
Anderson Strathern moves Orkney team to new Kirkwall office
Scottish Legal News
๐ข Published on ๐ August 20, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Ball used in mass street game played annually in Orkney heading to auction - The Herald
Ball used in mass street game played annually in Orkney heading to auction
The Herald
๐ข Published on ๐ August 14, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Run Report โ 8/8/26 โ John Mitchinson - parkrun UK
Run Report – 8/8/26 – John Mitchinson
parkrun UK
๐ข Published on ๐ August 11, 2026 ๐ 08:03
Launch for Kirkwall RNLI lifeboat โ Coxswain praises yacht crew - RNLI
Launch for Kirkwall RNLI lifeboat – Coxswain praises yacht crew
RNLI
๐ข Published on ๐ August 10, 2026 ๐ 07:00
TIMELINE: The loss and rescue of Loganair flights to Sumburgh, Inverness, Kirkwall, and Stornoway - Shetland Times
TIMELINE: The loss and rescue of Loganair flights to Sumburgh, Inverness, Kirkwall, and Stornoway
Shetland Times
๐ข Published on ๐ August 7, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Lifeline flights between Sumburgh and Inverness have been saved amid growing political pressure - Shetland Times
Lifeline flights between Sumburgh and Inverness have been saved amid growing political pressure
Shetland Times
๐ข Published on ๐ August 6, 2026 ๐ 07:00
โItโs time to get this right for the northโ - Politicians and officials welcome reinstatement of flights on Sumburgh-Kirkwall-Inverness route - Shetland Times
Shetland Times
๐ข Published on ๐ August 6, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Newly qualified mechanics provide cover for Kirkwall RNLI lifeboat - RNLI
Newly qualified mechanics provide cover for Kirkwall RNLI lifeboat
RNLI
๐ข Published on ๐ July 27, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Work begins on football stand - The Orcadian Online
The Orcadian Online
๐ข Published on ๐ July 17, 2026 ๐ 07:00
The King's Baton Relay Comes to Kirkwall - Age UK
The King's Baton Relay Comes to Kirkwall
Age UK
๐ข Published on ๐ July 16, 2026 ๐ 10:05
Kirkwall RNLI volunteers launch for Kingโs Baton Relay - RNLI
Kirkwall RNLI volunteers launch for King’s Baton Relay
RNLI
๐ข Published on ๐ July 12, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Exploring the hidden corners of Orkneyโs small isles - from golden beaches to Dead Wifeโs Geo - John O'Groat Journal
Exploring the hidden corners of Orkney’s small isles - from golden beaches to Dead Wife’s Geo
John O'Groat Journal
๐ข Published on ๐ June 30, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Fundraising opportunity for Kirkwall RNLI Lifeboat Guild - RNLI
Fundraising opportunity for Kirkwall RNLI Lifeboat Guild
RNLI
๐ข Published on ๐ June 29, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Join Orkney this Saturday as it celebrates Armed Forces Day - Orkney Islands Council
Join Orkney this Saturday as it celebrates Armed Forces Day
Orkney Islands Council
๐ข Published on ๐ June 26, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Media Statement - Bollards - Orkney Islands Council
Orkney Islands Council
๐ข Published on ๐ June 23, 2026 ๐ 07:00
One Week to Go: Whatโs On for Armed Forces Day in Orkney - Orkney Islands Council
One Week to Go: What’s On for Armed Forces Day in Orkney
Orkney Islands Council
๐ข Published on ๐ June 19, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Kirkwall RNLI Lifeboat Margaret Foster has come home - RNLI
Kirkwall RNLI Lifeboat Margaret Foster has come home
RNLI
๐ข Published on ๐ June 12, 2026 ๐ 07:00
โCrucialโ that campaign to save Highland flights succeeds - Inverness Courier
‘Crucial’ that campaign to save Highland flights succeeds
Inverness Courier
๐ข Published on ๐ June 12, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Loganair chief says Sumburgh-Kirkwall-Inverness service is hoped to return in October - Shetland Times
Loganair chief says Sumburgh-Kirkwall-Inverness service is hoped to return in October
Shetland Times
๐ข Published on ๐ June 11, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Kirkwall premiere for Time Teamโs Brodgar special - The Orcadian Online
Kirkwall premiere for Time Team’s Brodgar special
The Orcadian Online
๐ข Published on ๐ June 8, 2026 ๐ 07:00
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
๐ข Published on ๐ June 5, 2026 ๐ 07:00
MSPs join in calling Scottish Government to protect Sumburgh-Kirkwall-Inverness service - Shetland News
MSPs join in calling Scottish Government to protect Sumburgh-Kirkwall-Inverness service
Shetland News
๐ข Published on ๐ June 5, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Goodlad โdeeply concernedโ by plans to stop weekday flights to Kirkwall and Inverness - Shetland News
Goodlad ‘deeply concerned’ by plans to stop weekday flights to Kirkwall and Inverness
Shetland News
๐ข Published on ๐ June 3, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Politicians rally to protect islanders from โuntenableโ air service cuts - Shetland Times
Politicians rally to protect islanders from ‘untenable’ air service cuts
Shetland Times
๐ข Published on ๐ June 3, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Sumburgh-Kirkwall-Inverness flight services to be reduced - Shetland News
Sumburgh-Kirkwall-Inverness flight services to be reduced
Shetland News
๐ข Published on ๐ June 2, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Plans discovered for Kirkwallโs Black Building - The Orcadian Online
Plans discovered for Kirkwall’s Black Building
The Orcadian Online
๐ข Published on ๐ May 23, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Cruising in Orkney โ is Stromness being sidelined? - The Orcadian Online
Cruising in Orkney — is Stromness being sidelined?
The Orcadian Online
๐ข Published on ๐ May 17, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Kirkwallโs Garden Square venue in British Business Awards final - Scottish Licensed Trade News
Kirkwall’s Garden Square venue in British Business Awards final
Scottish Licensed Trade News
๐ข Published on ๐ May 14, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Here's why Norwegian flags will be flying in Orkney this weekend - The Herald
Here's why Norwegian flags will be flying in Orkney this weekend
The Herald
๐ข Published on ๐ May 14, 2026 ๐ 07:00
MayDay call - Kirkwall RNLI lifeboat crew launch their open day again - RNLI
MayDay call - Kirkwall RNLI lifeboat crew launch their open day again
RNLI
๐ข Published on ๐ May 10, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Kirkwall RNLI crew lifeboat launch to rescue solo yachtswoman - RNLI
Kirkwall RNLI crew lifeboat launch to rescue solo yachtswoman
RNLI
๐ข Published on ๐ May 9, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Former Kirkwall iCentre being used by Orkneyโs council-contracted โShip to Shore teamโ - Press and Journal
Former Kirkwall iCentre being used by Orkney’s council-contracted ‘Ship to Shore team’
Press and Journal
๐ข Published on ๐ April 24, 2026 ๐ 07:00
RNLI in Orkney needs new volunteers and staff to save lives at sea - RNLI
RNLI in Orkney needs new volunteers and staff to save lives at sea
RNLI
๐ข Published on ๐ April 24, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Worker accommodation plan for Kirkwall care home moves forward - Scottish Housing News
Worker accommodation plan for Kirkwall care home moves forward
Scottish Housing News
๐ข Published on ๐ April 22, 2026 ๐ 07:00
We reveal the top private flight destinations from Kirkwall Airport - Press and Journal
We reveal the top private flight destinations from Kirkwall Airport
Press and Journal
๐ข Published on ๐ April 17, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Orkney vetโs new surgery plans rack up nearly 30 objections from Kirkwall neighbours - Press and Journal
Orkney vet’s new surgery plans rack up nearly 30 objections from Kirkwall neighbours
Press and Journal
๐ข Published on ๐ April 10, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Orkney islanders snap up 38,000 free bananas ordered in error - BBC
Orkney islanders snap up 38,000 free bananas ordered in error
BBC
๐ข Published on ๐ March 31, 2026 ๐ 07:00
What a slip-up! The shop in Orkney that accidentally ordered 38,000 bananas - The Guardian
What a slip-up! The shop in Orkney that accidentally ordered 38,000 bananas
The Guardian
๐ข Published on ๐ March 31, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Islanders snap up 380 boxes of bananas in just 3 days after ordering mistake - The National Scot
Islanders snap up 380 boxes of bananas in just 3 days after ordering mistake
The National Scot
๐ข Published on ๐ March 31, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Orkneyโs public buses - summer timetables changes from Monday 6 April - Orkney Islands Council
Orkney’s public buses - summer timetables changes from Monday 6 April
Orkney Islands Council
๐ข Published on ๐ March 30, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Orkney banana bonanza after Tesco store orders 38,000 by mistake - BBC
Orkney banana bonanza after Tesco store orders 38,000 by mistake
BBC
๐ข Published on ๐ March 30, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Orkney Tesco store orders 38,000 bananas by mistake - STV News
Orkney Tesco store orders 38,000 bananas by mistake
STV News
๐ข Published on ๐ March 30, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Icelandic voices, a new orchestra & celebrating the Kirkwall cat: St Magnus Festival in Orkney is in celebratory mood for its 50th birthday - Planet Hugill
Planet Hugill
๐ข Published on ๐ March 25, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Kirkwall Grammar School marks 10 years with YPI - Orkney Islands Council
Kirkwall Grammar School marks 10 years with YPI
Orkney Islands Council
๐ข Published on ๐ March 10, 2026 ๐ 07:00
Kirkwallโs 19th-century โeyesoreโ goes up for sale - The Herald
Kirkwall’s 19th-century ‘eyesore’ goes up for sale
The Herald
๐ข Published on ๐ February 27, 2026 ๐ 08:00
MRI scans in Kirkwall โeasier in many casesโ for patients in Caithness - John O'Groat Journal
MRI scans in Kirkwall ‘easier in many cases’ for patients in Caithness
John O'Groat Journal
๐ข Published on ๐ February 27, 2026 ๐ 08:00
Focus on Property โ Lucano - The Orcadian Online
The Orcadian Online
๐ข Published on ๐ February 27, 2026 ๐ 08:00
Wanted: the only optometry practice on Orkney Islands seeks an optometrist - Association of Optometrists (AOP)
Wanted: the only optometry practice on Orkney Islands seeks an optometrist
Association of Optometrists (AOP)
๐ข Published on ๐ February 19, 2026 ๐ 08:00
Driverless shuttle trial brings autonomous transport to Scottish Islands - Zag Daily
Driverless shuttle trial brings autonomous transport to Scottish Islands
Zag Daily
๐ข Published on ๐ February 6, 2026 ๐ 08:00
Driverless vehicles could shuttle passengers to Kirkwall Airport - BBC
Driverless vehicles could shuttle passengers to Kirkwall Airport
BBC
๐ข Published on ๐ February 2, 2026 ๐ 08:00
NorthLink Ferries to finally sail after three days of cancellations but with departures delayed by up to 12 hours - Shetland Times
Shetland Times
๐ข Published on ๐ January 24, 2026 ๐ 08:00
Man charged over spate of Orkney break-ins - BBC
Man charged over spate of Orkney break-ins
BBC
๐ข Published on ๐ January 9, 2026 ๐ 08:00
Rare spate of Orkney break-ins likely to be linked, say police - BBC
Rare spate of Orkney break-ins likely to be linked, say police
BBC
๐ข Published on ๐ January 8, 2026 ๐ 08:00
NorthLink warns of three hour delays and cancelled Kirkwall calling due to strong winds - Shetland Times
NorthLink warns of three hour delays and cancelled Kirkwall calling due to strong winds
Shetland Times
๐ข Published on ๐ January 2, 2026 ๐ 08:00
Orkney pipersโ contributions recognized with British Empire Medal in 2026 Kingโs Honours - pipes|drums
Orkney pipers’ contributions recognized with British Empire Medal in 2026 King’s Honours
pipes|drums
๐ข Published on ๐ December 30, 2025 ๐ 08:00
92-bed hotel development planned for Kirkwall - Scottish Construction Now
92-bed hotel development planned for Kirkwall
Scottish Construction Now
๐ข Published on ๐ December 18, 2025 ๐ 08:00
Plans lodged for 92-bed Kirkwall hotel - The Orcadian Online
Plans lodged for 92-bed Kirkwall hotel
The Orcadian Online
๐ข Published on ๐ December 17, 2025 ๐ 08:00
Kirkwall hotel to accommodate Orkney's growing tourism economy - December 2025 - News - Urban Realm
Kirkwall hotel to accommodate Orkney's growing tourism economy - December 2025 - News
Urban Realm
๐ข Published on ๐ December 16, 2025 ๐ 08:00
Baโ memories wanted at special event in Kirkwall - The Orcadian Online
Ba’ memories wanted at special event in Kirkwall
The Orcadian Online
๐ข Published on ๐ December 4, 2025 ๐ 08:00
Expert on killer's defence team now believes he is guilty - BBC
Expert on killer's defence team now believes he is guilty
BBC
๐ข Published on ๐ November 24, 2025 ๐ 08:00
End of an era: Kirkwall Post Office closes its doors ahead of takeover - The Orcadian Online
End of an era: Kirkwall Post Office closes its doors ahead of takeover
The Orcadian Online
๐ข Published on ๐ November 13, 2025 ๐ 08:00
Kirkwall Grammar School Head Teacher appointment - Orkney Islands Council
Kirkwall Grammar School Head Teacher appointment
Orkney Islands Council
๐ข Published on ๐ April 2, 2025 ๐ 07:00
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