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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 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

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

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 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

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

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

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

Rarity finders: Black-faced Bunting in Orkney - Birdguides

Rarity finders: Black-faced Bunting in Orkney Birdguides

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 - The National

Project to remove invasive stoats from Orkney boosting native wildlife The National

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

Letter of support for Orkney and Aberdeen bishop accused of bullying - BBC.com

Letter of support for Orkney and Aberdeen bishop accused of bullying BBC.com

Published on 28 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

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

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

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 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

Man critically injured in Orkney assault - BBC

Man critically injured in Orkney assault BBC

Published on 16 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Was the Stonehenge Altar Stone from Orkney? Investigating the mineralogy and geochemistry of Orcadian Old Red sandstones and Neolithic circle monuments - ScienceDirect.com

Was the Stonehenge Altar Stone from Orkney? Investigating the mineralogy and geochemistry of Orcadian Old Red sandstones and Neolithic circle monuments ScienceDirect.com

Published on 31 August 2024 | 9:07 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

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