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Zero-emissions ferry begins sea trials in Orkney - Cruise & Ferry
Zero-emissions ferry begins sea trials in Orkney Cruise & Ferry
Published on 19 May 2025 | 11:08 am
Quiet debut: All-electric Artemis hydrofoil vessel reaches Orkney waters - Offshore Energy
Quiet debut: All-electric Artemis hydrofoil vessel reaches Orkney waters Offshore Energy
Published on 19 May 2025 | 10:41 am
Zero-emissions Artemis EF-12 ferry begins trials in Orkney - The Engineer - Home
Zero-emissions Artemis EF-12 ferry begins trials in Orkney The Engineer - Home
Published on 19 May 2025 | 9:04 am
Artemis Technologies trials electric hydrofoil vessel - Transport + Energy
Artemis Technologies trials electric hydrofoil vessel Transport + Energy
Published on 19 May 2025 | 8:19 am
First electric hydrofoil vessel arrives in Orkney - The Orcadian Online
First electric hydrofoil vessel arrives in Orkney The Orcadian Online
Published on 19 May 2025 | 6:05 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 | 6:14 am
Orkney revels in glorious sunshine — ahead of forecast unsettled conditions - The Orcadian Online
Orkney revels in glorious sunshine — ahead of forecast unsettled conditions The Orcadian Online
Published on 16 May 2025 | 4:07 pm
Dozens of jobs cut at Orkney oil terminal - STV News
Dozens of jobs cut at Orkney oil terminal STV News
Published on 16 May 2025 | 3:02 pm
Northern Turbine Services establishes permanent Orkney headquarters - insider.co.uk
Northern Turbine Services establishes permanent Orkney headquarters insider.co.uk
Published on 16 May 2025 | 9:31 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 | 4:00 pm
Liam McArthur: The understated MSP behind the assisted dying bill - BBC
Liam McArthur: The understated MSP behind the assisted dying bill BBC
Published on 14 May 2025 | 9:59 pm
In this week’s The Orcadian - The Orcadian Online
In this week’s The Orcadian The Orcadian Online
Published on 14 May 2025 | 2:25 pm
UK’s largest wave energy project set for Orkney waters - The Orcadian Online
UK’s largest wave energy project set for Orkney waters The Orcadian Online
Published on 14 May 2025 | 12:00 pm
Orkney MSP: ‘Backing of assisted dying bill a ‘landmark moment’ - The Orcadian Online
Orkney MSP: ‘Backing of assisted dying bill a ‘landmark moment’ The Orcadian Online
Published on 13 May 2025 | 6:48 pm
Politicians set to vote on Orkney MSP’s assisted dying bill - The Orcadian Online
Politicians set to vote on Orkney MSP’s assisted dying bill The Orcadian Online
Published on 13 May 2025 | 1:08 pm
Community Shetland and Orkney join forces for livestreamed fundraising weekend - Shetland News
Community Shetland and Orkney join forces for livestreamed fundraising weekend Shetland News
Published on 12 May 2025 | 4:30 pm
Orkney folk offer their arms in first local blood donation service since 2009 - The Orcadian Online
Orkney folk offer their arms in first local blood donation service since 2009 The Orcadian Online
Published on 12 May 2025 | 3:08 pm
Sport Island Games supporters club gearing up for biggest backing ever in Orkney - Shetland News
Sport Island Games supporters club gearing up for biggest backing ever in Orkney Shetland News
Published on 12 May 2025 | 1:15 pm
Works totalling £7 million begins on Orkney deep water quay despite project still awaiting final approval - Press and Journal
Works totalling £7 million begins on Orkney deep water quay despite project still awaiting final approval Press and Journal
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
Bronze statue is exact replica of Orkney's last Great Auk - BBC
Bronze statue is exact replica of Orkney's last Great Auk BBC
Published on 3 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Famous Scottish historic site desecrated by defecating tourists - TheNational.scot
Famous Scottish historic site desecrated by defecating tourists TheNational.scot
Published on 2 May 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
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
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
Ground investigations to start for £230M Orkney deep water quay - geplus.co.uk
Ground investigations to start for £230M Orkney deep water quay geplus.co.uk
Published on 22 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
Facilities - Heriot-Watt University
Facilities Heriot-Watt University
Published on 16 April 2025 | 9:00 am
Orkney could be Britain’s gateway to the Arctic - The Spectator
Orkney could be Britain’s gateway to the Arctic The Spectator
Published on 12 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Orkney Islands Council awards contract for new £200M deep water quay for offshore wind - New Civil Engineer
Orkney Islands Council awards contract for new £200M deep water quay for offshore wind New Civil Engineer
Published on 11 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Acciona–Jones Bros joint venture wins ECI contract for Orkney quay - Construction News
Acciona–Jones Bros joint venture wins ECI contract for Orkney quay Construction News
Published on 10 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Two Orkney couples married in joint ceremony celebrate 70 years - BBC
Two Orkney couples married in joint ceremony celebrate 70 years BBC
Published on 9 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Mobile signal “mapping” exercise reveals mixed picture across operators in Orkney - Orkney Islands Council
Mobile signal “mapping” exercise reveals mixed picture across operators in Orkney Orkney Islands Council
Published on 9 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Orkney's sporting workforce is on the rise - Sport Scotland
Orkney's sporting workforce is on the rise Sport Scotland
Published on 8 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
Medals for International Island Games in Orkney unveiled - BBC
Medals for International Island Games in Orkney unveiled BBC
Published on 2 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
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
Orkney’s 2025 Easter Holiday Programme launches - Orkney Islands Council
Orkney’s 2025 Easter Holiday Programme launches Orkney Islands Council
Published on 27 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 8 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 councillors back 15% council tax rise - BBC
Orkney councillors back 15% council tax rise BBC
Published on 4 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
Blue Badge holders asked for views on Albert and Bridge Street access changes - Orkney Islands Council
Blue Badge holders asked for views on Albert and Bridge Street access changes Orkney Islands Council
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
Our Budget Challenge - Survey Results - Orkney Islands Council
Our Budget Challenge - Survey Results Orkney Islands Council
Published on 19 February 2025 | 8:00 am
On your marks, get set, go for Orkney's fourth Parasport Festival! - Orkney Islands Council
On your marks, get set, go for Orkney's fourth Parasport Festival! Orkney Islands Council
Published on 13 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
Ground investigations wrapped up for Orkney Islands community wind farms - geplus.co.uk
Ground investigations wrapped up for Orkney Islands community wind farms geplus.co.uk
Published on 12 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Jim Smith Announces Extra Orkney Date on #KeepTalking Tour - Tickets selling fast for 14 March - RSABI
Jim Smith Announces Extra Orkney Date on #KeepTalking Tour - Tickets selling fast for 14 March RSABI
Published on 12 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
Bird keepers urged to be vigilant as wild bird flu case confirmed in Orkney - Orkney Islands Council
Bird keepers urged to be vigilant as wild bird flu case confirmed in Orkney Orkney Islands Council
Published on 6 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Industry Update: Finalists announced for Orkney Tourism Awards 2025 - Scottish Tourism Alliance
Industry Update: Finalists announced for Orkney Tourism Awards 2025 Scottish Tourism Alliance
Published on 3 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Nursery and P1 registration opens soon - forms go live 3 February 2025 - Orkney Islands Council
Nursery and P1 registration opens soon - forms go live 3 February 2025 Orkney Islands Council
Published on 3 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Symbols of Mortality - Exploring Orkney’s Funerary Art and Architecture - Orkney Islands Council
Symbols of Mortality - Exploring Orkney’s Funerary Art and Architecture Orkney Islands Council
Published on 3 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
Moodie Treasures belonging to distinguished naval Commodore return to Orkney - Orkney Islands Council
Moodie Treasures belonging to distinguished naval Commodore return to Orkney Orkney Islands Council
Published on 29 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Council highlights disruptions are likely as Amber alert issued for Orkney - Orkney Islands Council
Council highlights disruptions are likely as Amber alert issued for Orkney Orkney Islands Council
Published on 23 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Loganair selected as Orkney inter-islands transport provider for further four years - Glasgow Chamber of Commerce
Loganair selected as Orkney inter-islands transport provider for further four years Glasgow Chamber of Commerce
Published on 22 January 2025 | 3:09 pm
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, the Surprising Center of Neolithic Britain - New Lines Magazine
Orkney, the Surprising Center of Neolithic Britain New Lines Magazine
Published on 17 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Orkney burns through home energy efficiency funds - Orkney Islands Council
Orkney burns through home energy efficiency funds Orkney Islands Council
Published on 15 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Lorraine Kelly named Orkney Island Games host - BBC
Lorraine Kelly named Orkney Island Games host BBC
Published on 14 January 2025 | 8:00 am
DI Jimmy Perez moves to Orkney in new Ann Cleeves book - BBC
DI Jimmy Perez moves to Orkney in new Ann Cleeves book BBC
Published on 14 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Orkney’s most popular baby names of 2024 revealed - Orkney Islands Council
Orkney’s most popular baby names of 2024 revealed Orkney Islands Council
Published on 6 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
Council staff award nominations reflect determination to do the best for Orkney - Orkney Islands Council
Council staff award nominations reflect determination to do the best for Orkney Orkney Islands Council
Published on 18 December 2024 | 8:00 am
WW2 radiation affects Orkney-Caithness power project work - BBC
WW2 radiation affects Orkney-Caithness power project work BBC
Published on 12 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Orkney and Shetland to share £20m to boost island connectivity - Scottish Construction Now
Orkney and Shetland to share £20m to boost island connectivity Scottish Construction Now
Published on 11 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Body found in search for diver missing in Orkney's Scapa Flow - BBC
Body found in search for diver missing in Orkney's Scapa Flow BBC
Published on 7 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
Former Orkney Islands Council leader receives honorary degree - Heriot-Watt University
Former Orkney Islands Council leader receives honorary degree Heriot-Watt University
Published on 28 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Police launch search for diver missing in Orkney - BBC
Police launch search for diver missing in Orkney BBC
Published on 28 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Orkney teacher’s Hockey World Cup experience “surpasses all expectations” - Orkney Islands Council
Orkney teacher’s Hockey World Cup experience “surpasses all expectations” Orkney Islands Council
Published on 27 November 2024 | 8:00 am
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
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 | 8:00 am
Orkney island gets broadband via water pipes in UK first - BBC
Orkney island gets broadband via water pipes in UK first BBC
Published on 9 November 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
Rarity finders: American Robin in Orkney - BirdGuides
Rarity finders: American Robin in Orkney BirdGuides
Published on 23 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
Churchill Barriers: Row over Orkney causeway lockable gates plan - BBC
Churchill Barriers: Row over Orkney causeway lockable gates plan BBC
Published on 9 October 2024 | 7:00 am
First electrical transmission link from Orkney Islands - Nexans
First electrical transmission link from Orkney Islands Nexans
Published on 16 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Dead fox found in Orkney which has no known fox population - BBC
Dead fox found in Orkney which has no known fox population BBC
Published on 10 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
UK's first drone mail service in Orkney extended to at least 2026 - BBC
UK's first drone mail service in Orkney extended to at least 2026 BBC
Published on 28 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
Shooting ‘The Outrun’ in Orkney: Nora Fingscheidt on unpredictable weather and Scottish hospitality - Screen Daily
Shooting ‘The Outrun’ in Orkney: Nora Fingscheidt on unpredictable weather and Scottish hospitality Screen Daily
Published on 15 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Marine Planning - Orkney Islands Council
Marine Planning Orkney Islands Council
Published on 2 August 2024 | 5:08 pm
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
Leisure and Culture - Orkney Islands Council
Leisure and Culture 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