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Storm Floris: Fallen trees block railway and 22,000 homes without power - STV News
Storm Floris: Fallen trees block railway and 22,000 homes without power STV News
Published on 6 August 2025 | 9:22 pm
‘We feel we are in a good place’: Dunnett takes positives from Orkney trip - John O'Groat Journal
‘We feel we are in a good place’: Dunnett takes positives from Orkney trip John O'Groat Journal
Published on 6 August 2025 | 4:00 pm
Archaeology Student Discovers Carefully Carved Stone Head at Viking Settlement in Scotland's Orkney Islands - Smithsonian Magazine
Archaeology Student Discovers Carefully Carved Stone Head at Viking Settlement in Scotland's Orkney Islands Smithsonian Magazine
Published on 5 August 2025 | 7:56 pm
Repair Ship Cable Vigilance Aims to Fix Shetland Subsea Fibre Break by Thursday - ISPreview UK
Repair Ship Cable Vigilance Aims to Fix Shetland Subsea Fibre Break by Thursday ISPreview UK
Published on 5 August 2025 | 7:21 am
Storm Floris hits Orkney - The Orcadian Online
Storm Floris hits Orkney The Orcadian Online
Published on 4 August 2025 | 7:46 pm
Exam result deliveries delayed in Orkney - The Orcadian Online
Exam result deliveries delayed in Orkney The Orcadian Online
Published on 4 August 2025 | 3:36 pm
Cable repairs may only be completed on Thursday due to storm - Shetland News
Cable repairs may only be completed on Thursday due to storm Shetland News
Published on 4 August 2025 | 11:26 am
NorthLink warns of potential disruption ahead of Storm Floris - The Shetland Times
NorthLink warns of potential disruption ahead of Storm Floris The Shetland Times
Published on 3 August 2025 | 10:16 am
It’s East Mainland Show Day! - The Orcadian Online
It’s East Mainland Show Day! The Orcadian Online
Published on 2 August 2025 | 8:57 am
Storm Floris to bluster into show week - The Orcadian Online
Storm Floris to bluster into show week The Orcadian Online
Published on 2 August 2025 | 8:24 am
Orkney farmer plans trailer abattoir to end lengthy trips - BBC
Orkney farmer plans trailer abattoir to end lengthy trips BBC
Published on 1 August 2025 | 4:36 pm
Archaeologists battle to save 1000-year-old island broch from falling into sea - TheNational.scot
Archaeologists battle to save 1000-year-old island broch from falling into sea TheNational.scot
Published on 1 August 2025 | 2:48 pm
Orkney Ferries workers vote for industrial action after rejecting pay offer - rmt.org.uk
Orkney Ferries workers vote for industrial action after rejecting pay offer rmt.org.uk
Published on 1 August 2025 | 12:48 pm
Orkney farmer donates nearly £1 million to good causes in his will - Press and Journal
Orkney farmer donates nearly £1 million to good causes in his will Press and Journal
Published on 1 August 2025 | 5:00 am
Orkney Farmer Leaves £470,000 Legacy to Support Work of RSABI - RSABI
Orkney Farmer Leaves £470,000 Legacy to Support Work of RSABI RSABI
Published on 30 July 2025 | 6:46 am
Do you have a story from NE Scotland, Orkney or Shetland to share with BBC News? - BBC
Do you have a story from NE Scotland, Orkney or Shetland to share with BBC News? BBC
Published on 29 July 2025 | 10:59 am
Damage to subsea cable disrupts Internet connectivity in Orkney and Shetland Islands - Data Center Dynamics
Damage to subsea cable disrupts Internet connectivity in Orkney and Shetland Islands Data Center Dynamics
Published on 28 July 2025 | 12:00 pm
Orkney and Shetland internet cable to be fixed by next weekend, say owners - BBC
Orkney and Shetland internet cable to be fixed by next weekend, say owners BBC
Published on 27 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Broadband Disrupted for Shetland and Orkney by Subsea Fibre Break UPDATE - ISPreview UK
Broadband Disrupted for Shetland and Orkney by Subsea Fibre Break UPDATE ISPreview UK
Published on 27 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Cable damage disrupts internet services in Orkney and Shetland - BBC
Cable damage disrupts internet services in Orkney and Shetland BBC
Published on 27 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Openreach outage LIVE: Internet and phone down after subsea cable damage - The Mirror
Openreach outage LIVE: Internet and phone down after subsea cable damage The Mirror
Published on 26 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Orkney carved stone head could be more than 900 years old - BBC
Orkney carved stone head could be more than 900 years old BBC
Published on 25 July 2025 | 7:00 am
SSEN Transmission awards contracts for Orkney-Caithness link - Solar Power Portal
SSEN Transmission awards contracts for Orkney-Caithness link Solar Power Portal
Published on 23 July 2025 | 5:38 pm
250-year-old shipwreck discovered in Orkney gives up its secrets - Historic Environment Scotland
250-year-old shipwreck discovered in Orkney gives up its secrets Historic Environment Scotland
Published on 23 July 2025 | 7:00 am
‘Long-lived and lucky’ ship wrecked off Orkney was at siege of Quebec, experts find | Archaeology - The Guardian
‘Long-lived and lucky’ ship wrecked off Orkney was at siege of Quebec, experts find | Archaeology The Guardian
Published on 23 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Historic Orkney Island Games comes to a close - Sport Scotland
Historic Orkney Island Games comes to a close Sport Scotland
Published on 22 July 2025 | 10:41 am
Archaeologists identify 250-year-old Shipwreck in Orkney - BBC
Archaeologists identify 250-year-old Shipwreck in Orkney BBC
Published on 22 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Three bottlenose whales found dead in Orkney stranding - BBC
Three bottlenose whales found dead in Orkney stranding BBC
Published on 22 July 2025 | 7:00 am
SSEN Transmission to help bring Orkney empty homes back into use - Scottish Housing News
SSEN Transmission to help bring Orkney empty homes back into use Scottish Housing News
Published on 21 July 2025 | 9:01 am
Orkney ends home Island Games on a high - The Orcadian Online
Orkney ends home Island Games on a high The Orcadian Online
Published on 18 July 2025 | 7:00 am
A final glorious day at the Orkney Island Games - The Orcadian Online
A final glorious day at the Orkney Island Games The Orcadian Online
Published on 18 July 2025 | 7:00 am
The volunteers making the 2025 Orkney Island Games - BBC
The volunteers making the 2025 Orkney Island Games BBC
Published on 16 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Seven heaven for sensational Orkney - The Orcadian Online
Seven heaven for sensational Orkney The Orcadian Online
Published on 15 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Manx athletes break records on day two of Orkney Island Games - BBC
Manx athletes break records on day two of Orkney Island Games BBC
Published on 15 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Staff at Orkney Ferries balloted in pay dispute - BBC
Staff at Orkney Ferries balloted in pay dispute BBC
Published on 15 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Early golds for Channel Islands' triathletes at the Island Games | ITV News - ITVX
Early golds for Channel Islands' triathletes at the Island Games | ITV News ITVX
Published on 14 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Princess Anne declares an official start to Orkney's Island Games | ITV News - ITVX
Princess Anne declares an official start to Orkney's Island Games | ITV News ITVX
Published on 14 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Orkney Island Games football team reunite 40 years on - BBC
Orkney Island Games football team reunite 40 years on BBC
Published on 14 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Orkney off the mark as Rendall surges to gold - The Orcadian Online
Orkney off the mark as Rendall surges to gold The Orcadian Online
Published on 14 July 2025 | 7:00 am
A fantastic five from Team Orkney on remarkable day of success - The Orcadian Online
A fantastic five from Team Orkney on remarkable day of success The Orcadian Online
Published on 14 July 2025 | 7:00 am
'Running for my adopted home at Island Games feels right' - BBC
'Running for my adopted home at Island Games feels right' BBC
Published on 13 July 2025 | 7:00 am
In Pictures: Opening of the Island Games in Orkney - BBC
In Pictures: Opening of the Island Games in Orkney BBC
Published on 13 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Channel Island athletes arrive in Orkney for Island Games - BBC
Channel Island athletes arrive in Orkney for Island Games BBC
Published on 12 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Sun-soaked ceremony marks official opening of Orkney Island Games - The Orcadian Online
Sun-soaked ceremony marks official opening of Orkney Island Games The Orcadian Online
Published on 12 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Orkney welcome's world's islands for the opening of the Games - BBC
Orkney welcome's world's islands for the opening of the Games BBC
Published on 12 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Orkney set to welcome the world - Sport Scotland
Orkney set to welcome the world Sport Scotland
Published on 11 July 2025 | 2:45 pm
Orkney Island Games 2025: What you need to know | ITV News - ITVX
Orkney Island Games 2025: What you need to know | ITV News ITVX
Published on 11 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Unite ballots Orkney Ferries workers on strike action in pay dispute - Unite the Union
Unite ballots Orkney Ferries workers on strike action in pay dispute Unite the Union
Published on 11 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Orkney Island Games: Everything you need to know - BBC
Orkney Island Games: Everything you need to know BBC
Published on 10 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Orkney 2025 – Car Parking Changes - Orkney Islands Council
Orkney 2025 – Car Parking Changes Orkney Islands Council
Published on 10 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Island Games: Orkney transformed for major sporting spectacle - BBC
Island Games: Orkney transformed for major sporting spectacle BBC
Published on 10 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Island Games: Isle of Wight team sets off for Orkney - BBC
Island Games: Isle of Wight team sets off for Orkney BBC
Published on 10 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Orkney 2025 – Facilities Closure Reminder - Orkney Islands Council
Orkney 2025 – Facilities Closure Reminder Orkney Islands Council
Published on 9 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Marine engineer appointed to lead next phase of Orkney Islands’ harbours and ferries masterplan - New Civil Engineer
Marine engineer appointed to lead next phase of Orkney Islands’ harbours and ferries masterplan New Civil Engineer
Published on 9 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Orkney bonfire cancelled over concerns about impact on wildlife - BBC
Orkney bonfire cancelled over concerns about impact on wildlife BBC
Published on 8 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Over 900 volunteers for Orkney 2025 - Sport Scotland
Over 900 volunteers for Orkney 2025 Sport Scotland
Published on 8 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Orkney Native Wildlife Project: From Stoats to Survival - RSPB
Orkney Native Wildlife Project: From Stoats to Survival RSPB
Published on 2 July 2025 | 7:00 am
West of Orkney Windfarm First ScotWind Project to Gain Full Consent - OffshoreWIND.biz
West of Orkney Windfarm First ScotWind Project to Gain Full Consent OffshoreWIND.biz
Published on 30 June 2025 | 7:00 am
West of Orkney wind farm project secures planning consents - BBC
West of Orkney wind farm project secures planning consents BBC
Published on 27 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Two weeks to go until Orkney 2025 welcomes the world! - Orkney Islands Council
Two weeks to go until Orkney 2025 welcomes the world! Orkney Islands Council
Published on 25 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Bringing a 5,000-year-old Orkney tomb back to life - The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Bringing a 5,000-year-old Orkney tomb back to life The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Published on 25 June 2025 | 7:00 am
From Orkney to Amity Island: Jaws star Robert Shaw's Stromness childhood - BBC
From Orkney to Amity Island: Jaws star Robert Shaw's Stromness childhood BBC
Published on 22 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Orkney Islands Council ends investigation into leaving UK - BBC
Orkney Islands Council ends investigation into leaving UK BBC
Published on 17 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Orkney duo recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List - The Orcadian Online
Orkney duo recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List The Orcadian Online
Published on 13 June 2025 | 7:00 am
One Month to Go: Orkney Set to Celebrate Sport and Culture at the International Island Games 2025 - Orkney Islands Council
One Month to Go: Orkney Set to Celebrate Sport and Culture at the International Island Games 2025 Orkney Islands Council
Published on 12 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Orkney Assassin: Mother haunted by day she confronted killer son - BBC
Orkney Assassin: Mother haunted by day she confronted killer son BBC
Published on 8 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Scotland itinerary: Discover Orkney with this 5-day island-hopping itinerary - Lonely Planet
Scotland itinerary: Discover Orkney with this 5-day island-hopping itinerary Lonely Planet
Published on 6 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Amazon Prime launch for Orkney murder case documentary - The Orcadian Online
Amazon Prime launch for Orkney murder case documentary The Orcadian Online
Published on 5 June 2025 | 7:00 am
New boats ready to set sail for Orkney 2025 - Sport Scotland
New boats ready to set sail for Orkney 2025 Sport Scotland
Published on 28 May 2025 | 7:00 am
New powers to shoot ravens after livestock attacks on Orkney - BBC
New powers to shoot ravens after livestock attacks on Orkney BBC
Published on 26 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Electric hydrofoil ferry begins trials in Orkney - BBC
Electric hydrofoil ferry begins trials in Orkney BBC
Published on 19 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
The Lonely Planet guide to Neolithic Orkney, Scotland - Lonely Planet
The Lonely Planet guide to Neolithic Orkney, Scotland Lonely Planet
Published on 15 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Drive with care as 2025 road works season ramps up - Orkney Islands Council
Drive with care as 2025 road works season ramps up Orkney Islands Council
Published on 9 May 2025 | 7:00 am
AI Viking character unveiled in Orkney museum - BBC
AI Viking character unveiled in Orkney museum BBC
Published on 8 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Travelling Gallery headed for Orkney! - Orkney Islands Council
Travelling Gallery headed for Orkney! Orkney Islands Council
Published on 29 April 2025 | 7:00 am
One cut a year conservation verges to offer wildlife a habitat highway - Orkney Islands Council
One cut a year conservation verges to offer wildlife a habitat highway Orkney Islands Council
Published on 28 April 2025 | 7:00 am
The Social, Beaches And Sunsets But No Trains In Orkney - BBC
The Social, Beaches And Sunsets But No Trains In Orkney BBC
Published on 23 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Moderator 'excited" about Orkney and Shetland visit - The Church of Scotland
Moderator 'excited" about Orkney and Shetland visit The Church of Scotland
Published on 23 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Stoat cull credited with rise in Orkney curlew numbers - BBC
Stoat cull credited with rise in Orkney curlew numbers BBC
Published on 21 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Dress dedicated to Orkney woman convicted of witchcraft to be unveiled at Orkney Library and Archive - Orkney Islands Council
Dress dedicated to Orkney woman convicted of witchcraft to be unveiled at Orkney Library and Archive Orkney Islands Council
Published on 18 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
Accommodation - Heriot-Watt University
Accommodation Heriot-Watt University
Published on 16 April 2025 | 9:00 am
Clubs and activities - Heriot-Watt University
Clubs and activities Heriot-Watt University
Published on 16 April 2025 | 9:00 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
2025 Cruise season ahoy! - Orkney Islands Council
2025 Cruise season ahoy! Orkney Islands Council
Published on 1 April 2025 | 7:00 am
22 best things to do in Orkney - The Times
22 best things to do in Orkney The Times
Published on 31 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Views sought on the future of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney - Historic Environment Scotland
Views sought on the future of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney Historic Environment Scotland
Published on 18 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Orkney wind farm plan to go before Highland councillors - BBC
Orkney wind farm plan to go before Highland councillors BBC
Published on 7 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Man jailed for 15 years for sexual offences in Orkney - Police Scotland
Man jailed for 15 years for sexual offences in Orkney Police Scotland
Published on 5 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Orkney's council tax could rise by 15% - BBC
Orkney's council tax could rise by 15% BBC
Published on 25 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Cruise ship levy of £5 could raise more than £1m a year in Orkney - BBC
Cruise ship levy of £5 could raise more than £1m a year in Orkney BBC
Published on 20 February 2025 | 8:00 am
New map of South Orkney Islands published for the first time in 40 years - British Antarctic Survey
New map of South Orkney Islands published for the first time in 40 years British Antarctic Survey
Published on 13 February 2025 | 8:00 am
The chapel that still links Orkney and Italy - 80 years after WW2 - BBC
The chapel that still links Orkney and Italy - 80 years after WW2 BBC
Published on 9 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Naval captain's ancient weapons gifted to Orkney - BBC
Naval captain's ancient weapons gifted to Orkney BBC
Published on 30 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Life With The Orkney Island Games: 'Organising a huge event on a Scottish island presents logistical challenges' - Scottish Field
Life With The Orkney Island Games: 'Organising a huge event on a Scottish island presents logistical challenges' Scottish Field
Published on 21 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Orkney’s archaeology steals the show again - Orkney Islands Council
Orkney’s archaeology steals the show again Orkney Islands Council
Published on 18 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Orkney Islands Council Launches Budget Survey - Orkney Islands Council
Orkney Islands Council Launches Budget Survey Orkney Islands Council
Published on 6 December 2024 | 8:00 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