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In this week’s Orcadian - The Orcadian
In this week’s Orcadian The Orcadian
Published on 22 November 2024 | 11:55 am
Scottish Greens councillor stripped of membership over Hamas comments - STV News
Scottish Greens councillor stripped of membership over Hamas comments STV News
Published on 22 November 2024 | 10:39 am
Two Dogs Sent to Orkney Islands in Scotland to Remove Stoats and Help Wildlife - TheTravel
Two Dogs Sent to Orkney Islands in Scotland to Remove Stoats and Help Wildlife TheTravel
Published on 21 November 2024 | 6:29 pm
Orkney Italian restaurant Lucano gets planning approval for green paint job - The Press & Journal
Orkney Italian restaurant Lucano gets planning approval for green paint job The Press & Journal
Published on 21 November 2024 | 3:54 pm
Orkney craftsman Kevin Gauld to create symbolic sculpture for 2025 Island Games water ceremony - Gibraltar Chronicle
Orkney craftsman Kevin Gauld to create symbolic sculpture for 2025 Island Games water ceremony Gibraltar Chronicle
Published on 21 November 2024 | 12:16 pm
Agriculture Minister dicusses possible Orkney abattoir - The Orcadian
Agriculture Minister dicusses possible Orkney abattoir The Orcadian
Published on 20 November 2024 | 4:49 pm
Unsung heroes sought for medal presenting role at Orkney Island Games - The Orcadian
Unsung heroes sought for medal presenting role at Orkney Island Games The Orcadian
Published on 20 November 2024 | 1:01 pm
'I don't think there is anyone based in Shetland who does civil legal aid cases' - HeraldScotland
'I don't think there is anyone based in Shetland who does civil legal aid cases' HeraldScotland
Published on 20 November 2024 | 11:39 am
Hail and snow as yellow weather warning extended - The Orcadian
Hail and snow as yellow weather warning extended The Orcadian
Published on 20 November 2024 | 10:17 am
Orkney farmers protest Labour budget at Kirkwall auction mart - The Scottish Farmer
Orkney farmers protest Labour budget at Kirkwall auction mart The Scottish Farmer
Published on 19 November 2024 | 9:04 pm
Orkney farmers pack out mart to protest ‘anti-farming’ Budget - The Press & Journal
Orkney farmers pack out mart to protest ‘anti-farming’ Budget The Press & Journal
Published on 19 November 2024 | 5:19 pm
Duncan McLean on creating a new version of Treasure Island set in Leith and Orkney - The Scotsman
Duncan McLean on creating a new version of Treasure Island set in Leith and Orkney The Scotsman
Published on 19 November 2024 | 3:26 pm
Two dogs were just sent to a remote archipelago on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean – with one vital job - BBC Discover Wildlife
Two dogs were just sent to a remote archipelago on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean – with one vital job BBC Discover Wildlife
Published on 19 November 2024 | 2:59 pm
Restructure will be ‘fresh start’ says Destination Orkney - The Orcadian
Restructure will be ‘fresh start’ says Destination Orkney The Orcadian
Published on 18 November 2024 | 3:26 pm
Yellow weather warning in force for snow and ice - The Orcadian
Yellow weather warning in force for snow and ice The Orcadian
Published on 18 November 2024 | 1:20 pm
Karen Aim: New Zealand killer of Orkney woman denied parole for fifth time - The Press & Journal
Karen Aim: New Zealand killer of Orkney woman denied parole for fifth time The Press & Journal
Published on 18 November 2024 | 12:37 pm
Highland and Orkney bus driver strikes averted, says union - BBC.com
Highland and Orkney bus driver strikes averted, says union BBC.com
Published on 18 November 2024 | 11:32 am
Orkney surveys opinions on 20mph limits - Highways News
Orkney surveys opinions on 20mph limits Highways News
Published on 18 November 2024 | 7:21 am
Orkney asked for views on 20mph limits - The Orcadian
Orkney asked for views on 20mph limits The Orcadian
Published on 15 November 2024 | 3:35 pm
Popular Orkney distillery launches new cafe and bar amid whisky expansion - Daily Record
Popular Orkney distillery launches new cafe and bar amid whisky expansion Daily Record
Published on 15 November 2024 | 3:27 pm
Guernsey football sides pull out of Orkney 2025 - The Orcadian
Guernsey football sides pull out of Orkney 2025 The Orcadian
Published on 15 November 2024 | 1:28 pm
Orkney beats London in lottery grants per person - Talking Retail
Orkney beats London in lottery grants per person Talking Retail
Published on 15 November 2024 | 1:09 pm
Bam-Siemens JV breaks ground on Orkney substation for £900M HVAC link to GB - New Civil Engineer
Bam-Siemens JV breaks ground on Orkney substation for £900M HVAC link to GB New Civil Engineer
Published on 14 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Scotland’s Orkney Islands see highest Lottery Grants per person in the UK - Scottish Business News
Scotland’s Orkney Islands see highest Lottery Grants per person in the UK Scottish Business News
Published on 13 November 2024 | 12:32 pm
Fiber broadband rolled out to remote Orkney island via water pipes - DatacenterDynamics
Fiber broadband rolled out to remote Orkney island via water pipes DatacenterDynamics
Published on 12 November 2024 | 3:01 pm
Orkney Islands step closer to mainland connection as substation works start - Offshore Energy
Orkney Islands step closer to mainland connection as substation works start Offshore Energy
Published on 12 November 2024 | 2:30 pm
Orkney publishes annual housing services report - Scottish Housing News
Orkney publishes annual housing services report Scottish Housing News
Published on 12 November 2024 | 10:40 am
Orkney in 100 Objects No.7 - The Orcadian
Orkney in 100 Objects No.7 The Orcadian
Published on 12 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Orkney pauses to remember on Remembrance Sunday - The Orcadian
Orkney pauses to remember on Remembrance Sunday The Orcadian
Published on 10 November 2024 | 8:00 am
My Favourite Place, by playwright Duncan McLean - HeraldScotland
My Favourite Place, by playwright Duncan McLean HeraldScotland
Published on 9 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Naked stone huggers, bonxies and danger selfies: Confessions of an Orkney tour guide - HeraldScotland
Naked stone huggers, bonxies and danger selfies: Confessions of an Orkney tour guide HeraldScotland
Published on 9 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Beached: The Sanday Shipwreck, Orkney - The Past
Beached: The Sanday Shipwreck, Orkney The Past
Published on 3 November 2024 | 7:00 am
Orkney Islander 2025 - The Orcadian
Orkney Islander 2025 The Orcadian
Published on 3 November 2024 | 7:00 am
Rarity finders: Black-faced Bunting in Orkney - Birdguides
Rarity finders: Black-faced Bunting in Orkney Birdguides
Published on 1 November 2024 | 7:00 am
NHS Scotland looking for Scots to relocate to Orkney with salaries up to £56,000 - Daily Record
NHS Scotland looking for Scots to relocate to Orkney with salaries up to £56,000 Daily Record
Published on 1 November 2024 | 7:00 am
Orkney teacher recognised for her “unmatched dedication” to athletics - Orkney Islands Council
Orkney teacher recognised for her “unmatched dedication” to athletics Orkney Islands Council
Published on 1 November 2024 | 7:00 am
Orkney’s wildlife is recovering as project's final phase is in sight - RSPB
Orkney’s wildlife is recovering as project's final phase is in sight RSPB
Published on 31 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Project to remove invasive stoats from Orkney boosting native wildlife – RSPB - HeraldScotland
Project to remove invasive stoats from Orkney boosting native wildlife – RSPB HeraldScotland
Published on 30 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Dates for online Orkney Matters 2 events have been announced - Orkney Islands Council
Dates for online Orkney Matters 2 events have been announced Orkney Islands Council
Published on 29 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Orkney in 100 Objects No. 6 - The Orcadian
Orkney in 100 Objects No. 6 The Orcadian
Published on 29 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Bus timetables change for winter from Monday (28 October 2024) - Orkney Islands Council
Bus timetables change for winter from Monday (28 October 2024) Orkney Islands Council
Published on 28 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Orkney consults on Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy - Scottish Housing News
Orkney consults on Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy Scottish Housing News
Published on 25 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Rarity finders: American Robin in Orkney - Birdguides
Rarity finders: American Robin in Orkney Birdguides
Published on 23 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Kirkwall annual bonfire to be held on 2 November - Orkney Islands Council
Kirkwall annual bonfire to be held on 2 November Orkney Islands Council
Published on 22 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Orkney in 100 Objects No.5 - The Orcadian
Orkney in 100 Objects No.5 The Orcadian
Published on 22 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
Orkney weathers storm Ashley’s howling gales - The Orcadian
Orkney weathers storm Ashley’s howling gales The Orcadian
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 remains in hospital fighting for life following serious assault - STV News
Man remains in hospital fighting for life following serious assault STV News
Published on 17 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Orkney Italian restaurant could be forced to undo bright green makeover of historic premises - The Press & Journal
Orkney Italian restaurant could be forced to undo bright green makeover of historic premises The Press & Journal
Published on 17 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
Man in critical condition after disturbance outside Orkney property - The Press & Journal
Man in critical condition after disturbance outside Orkney property The Press & Journal
Published on 16 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Orkney in a 100 Objects No.4 - The Orcadian
Orkney in a 100 Objects No.4 The Orcadian
Published on 15 October 2024 | 7:00 am
I've wanted to visit Orkney's Sanday for a decade – it was well worth the wait - The National
I've wanted to visit Orkney's Sanday for a decade – it was well worth the wait The National
Published on 13 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Orkney Islands Council encourages public engagement through new visitor levy web page - Scottish Housing News
Orkney Islands Council encourages public engagement through new visitor levy web page Scottish Housing News
Published on 10 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Churchill Barriers: Row over Orkney causeway lockable gates plan - BBC.com
Churchill Barriers: Row over Orkney causeway lockable gates plan BBC.com
Published on 9 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Scotgov commits millions to support council's ferry fleet - HeraldScotland
Scotgov commits millions to support council's ferry fleet HeraldScotland
Published on 9 October 2024 | 7:00 am
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Orkney high point is a breeze on e-bike - JohnOGroat Journal
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Orkney high point is a breeze on e-bike JohnOGroat Journal
Published on 8 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Orkney Careers Fair to showcase breadth of opportunity - The Orcadian
Orkney Careers Fair to showcase breadth of opportunity The Orcadian
Published on 1 October 2024 | 7:00 am
How to do the Orkney islands — as seen in The Outrun - The Times
How to do the Orkney islands — as seen in The Outrun The Times
Published on 28 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Ancient Orkney shipwreck put in water tank for preservation - BBC.com
Ancient Orkney shipwreck put in water tank for preservation BBC.com
Published on 25 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Orkney in 100 Objects - The Orcadian
Orkney in 100 Objects The Orcadian
Published on 24 September 2024 | 7:00 am
The Outrun celebrates Orkney premiere - The Orcadian
The Outrun celebrates Orkney premiere The Orcadian
Published on 21 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Allegations of illegal scallop dredging in Orkney under investigation - The Ferret
Allegations of illegal scallop dredging in Orkney under investigation The Ferret
Published on 20 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Orkney Careers Fair to highlight employment, training and educational pathways - Orkney Islands Council
Orkney Careers Fair to highlight employment, training and educational pathways Orkney Islands Council
Published on 19 September 2024 | 7:00 am
SSEN Transmission awards contracts for Orkney-Caithness link - Current News
SSEN Transmission awards contracts for Orkney-Caithness link Current News
Published on 16 September 2024 | 1:52 pm
Nexans to link Orkney Islands to UK mainland in 2027 - Offshore Energy
Nexans to link Orkney Islands to UK mainland in 2027 Offshore Energy
Published on 16 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Substation contractor selected for Orkney transmission link - Ground Engineering
Substation contractor selected for Orkney transmission link Ground Engineering
Published on 16 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Progress on Orkney connection to GB electricity grid - Energy Live News - Energy Made Easy
Progress on Orkney connection to GB electricity grid Energy Live News - Energy Made Easy
Published on 13 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Construction begins on Orkney-Caithness power link project - 4C Offshore
Construction begins on Orkney-Caithness power link project 4C Offshore
Published on 13 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Government meeting secured amid calls for Orkney abattoir - The Orcadian
Government meeting secured amid calls for Orkney abattoir The Orcadian
Published on 12 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Kirkwall Orkney Matters 2 event – date announced - Orkney Islands Council
Kirkwall Orkney Matters 2 event – date announced Orkney Islands Council
Published on 11 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Dead fox found in Orkney which has no known fox population - BBC.com
Dead fox found in Orkney which has no known fox population BBC.com
Published on 10 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Ancient shipwreck exposed by winter storms to be preserved in tank - HeraldScotland
Ancient shipwreck exposed by winter storms to be preserved in tank HeraldScotland
Published on 6 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Stonehenge tale gets ‘weirder’ as Orkney is ruled out as altar stone origin - The Guardian
Stonehenge tale gets ‘weirder’ as Orkney is ruled out as altar stone origin The Guardian
Published on 5 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Working to protect wildlife across Orkney’s 70-island archipelago - RSPB
Working to protect wildlife across Orkney’s 70-island archipelago RSPB
Published on 4 September 2024 | 1:00 pm
Ramboll Shifts to FEED Design for 2 GW West of Orkney Windfarm - Offshore WIND
Ramboll Shifts to FEED Design for 2 GW West of Orkney Windfarm Offshore WIND
Published on 4 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Football sides discover if they will compete at Orkney 2025 - The Orcadian
Football sides discover if they will compete at Orkney 2025 The Orcadian
Published on 4 September 2024 | 7:00 am
New book shares the flavours of ministry experience from Orkney to Afghanistan - The Church of Scotland
New book shares the flavours of ministry experience from Orkney to Afghanistan The Church of Scotland
Published on 2 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Shout out for island voices ahead of Orkney 2025 - The Orcadian
Shout out for island voices ahead of Orkney 2025 The Orcadian
Published on 27 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Remembering Together - COVID19 memorial for Orkney - Orkney Islands Council
Remembering Together - COVID19 memorial for Orkney Orkney Islands Council
Published on 26 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Why Orkney is once again at the cutting edge of the green revolution - Channel 4 News
Why Orkney is once again at the cutting edge of the green revolution Channel 4 News
Published on 22 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Ness of Brodgar: Neolithic site to be covered as Orkney dig ends - BBC.com
Ness of Brodgar: Neolithic site to be covered as Orkney dig ends BBC.com
Published on 17 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Shooting ‘The Outrun’ in Orkney: Nora Fingscheidt on unpredictable weather and Scottish hospitality - Screen International
Shooting ‘The Outrun’ in Orkney: Nora Fingscheidt on unpredictable weather and Scottish hospitality Screen International
Published on 15 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Over £4 million pledged as world-leading project to save Orkney’s native wildlife is reaching final phase - RSPB
Published on 14 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Orkney project granted extra £4m to remove stoats - BBC.com
Orkney project granted extra £4m to remove stoats BBC.com
Published on 14 August 2024 | 7:00 am
£4m boost to make Orkney stoat-free as project enters final stage - HeraldScotland
£4m boost to make Orkney stoat-free as project enters final stage HeraldScotland
Published on 14 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Access to Orkney’s rich heritage easier than ever as Museum and Archive Services launch online catalogue - Orkney Islands Council
Access to Orkney’s rich heritage easier than ever as Museum and Archive Services launch online catalogue Orkney Islands Council
Published on 6 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Website Main Section Environmental Health and Trading Standards - Orkney Islands Council
Website Main Section Environmental Health and Trading Standards Orkney Islands Council
Published on 2 August 2024 | 11:07 am
Orkney Health and Social Care Partnership - Orkney Islands Council
Orkney Health and Social Care Partnership Orkney Islands Council
Published on 2 August 2024 | 11:07 am
Free Period Products - Orkney Islands Council
Free Period Products Orkney Islands Council
Published on 2 August 2024 | 11:07 am
Transport - Orkney Islands Council
Transport Orkney Islands Council
Published on 2 August 2024 | 11:07 am
Planning and Building - Orkney Islands Council
Planning and Building Orkney Islands Council
Published on 2 August 2024 | 11:06 am
Education and Learning - Orkney Islands Council
Education and Learning Orkney Islands Council
Published on 2 August 2024 | 11:06 am
Still Game legends set for Orkney visit - The Orcadian
Still Game legends set for Orkney visit The Orcadian
Published on 31 July 2024 | 7:00 am
FPSO staying in Scotland's Orkney Islands for revamp ahead of redeployment to UK firm’s flagship North Sea oil project - Offshore Energy
FPSO staying in Scotland's Orkney Islands for revamp ahead of redeployment to UK firm’s flagship North Sea oil project Offshore Energy
Published on 25 July 2024 | 7:00 am
Keeping Orkney’s marine region clean, healthy, safe and productive - Orkney Islands Council
Keeping Orkney’s marine region clean, healthy, safe and productive Orkney Islands Council
Published on 24 July 2024 | 7:00 am
The Orkney Native Wildlife Project - RSPB
The Orkney Native Wildlife Project RSPB
Published on 15 July 2024 | 7:04 pm
Sale of £4.2m farms marks end of an era on Orkney island - BBC.com
Sale of £4.2m farms marks end of an era on Orkney island BBC.com
Published on 4 July 2024 | 7:00 am