The piece, titled Study of Reclining Lions, had been in the same family's possession for 150 years since the posthumous sale of the artist's studio in 1864. The work is set to go to auction where it ...

During her father’s final months, Poppy Ackroyd composed a piano piece for him called “Notes On Water.” She turned it into a ...

Acclaimed composer and pianist Poppy Ackroyd has released her new single, "Notes on Water" – a collaborative project with her late father, the renowned artist Norman Ackroyd.

One of Orkney’s most remote family farms is calling for a helping hand. “Off-grid” life, farming a treasured Orcadian flock on the island of Auskerry, has been a labour of love for Simon Brogan and ...

From the gastronomic specialties of Sifnos to the enigmatic ruins of the Dodecanese, each Greek island has its own distinct character. Here are the best Greek islands to visit. There’s a Greek ...

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 ...

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Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Greek police officers walk outside the National Gallery, as Nikolaos Papadopoulos, member of parliament of ...

Knitwear designer, entrepreneur, clinical support worker, art therapist and now textile ... piece mounted on wire celebrating her love of Orkney. Even a broken ankle didn’t hold her back.

It’s a wonder the wild islands of Orkney have never truly been captured on the big screen before. That has changed with the release in October last year of The Outrun, starring Saoirse Ronan as ...

Plans for a 125-turbine wind farm off the north Caithness coast are to go before Highland councillors. The West of Orkney Windfarm site is 31 miles (50km) north west of Thurso and about 18 miles ...

Iceberg A23a, the world’s largest, has run aground near South Georgia Scientists are assessing its impact on penguins, seals, and marine life The iceberg may disrupt feeding routes but could boost ...