Netflix adds ‘first class’ drama set in the Orkney Islands with actress’s ‘best ever performance’
With an Oscar-nominated track record from Little Women, Ronan brilliantly captures the essence of a woman trying to find ...
Highland raises no objection to Orkney wind farm
Highland council have voted to raise no objections to plans for a 125-turbine wind farm off the north Caithness coast. The ...
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10% Orkney short-term let fee rise branded ‘disgusting’ by former B&B owner
A 10% increase to fees for a short-term let licence in Orkney has been branded “disgusting” by a woman who has often served ...
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An Iceberg the Size of Rhode Island Was Stuck Spinning Near Antarctica — Then, a Miracle Happened
The drifting iceberg released itself free three decades after it latched onto the seafloor of the Weddell Sea but was once ...
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‘The community is tight knit and everyone looks after one another’
Andy Toogood reflects on his own personal experience of dementia and on becoming Orkney’s first ever Admiral Nurse.
Orkney islands: where to visit
Picture the scene: it’s approaching sunset at Eynhallow Sound, a stretch of sea between Mainland and Rousay. Seals with oily ...
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Serial rapist preyed on underage girls and women during island crime spree
A serial sex attacker who preyed on adult women and underage girls during a campaign of abuse and rape has been jailed for 15 ...
Unique job opportunity for wildlife lovers in peaceful Scottish island town
The Orkney Native Wildlife Project is a collaborative effort between RSPB Scotland, NatureScot, and Orkney Islands Council.
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Highland raises no objection to Orkney wind farm
Orkney Islands Council was asked for its views as a statutory consultee last year. Councillors said a number of issues would need to be resolved through the planning process, including community ...