Orkney

Plans to deliver around 260 new homes across two key development sites in Orkney have taken a major step forward

Plans progress for 260 new homes in Orkney as architect appointed

Plans to deliver around 260 new homes across two key development sites in Orkney have taken a major step forward, with Places for People (PfP) Scotland appointing an architect to help bring the schemes to life.

Tina Smith and Shona Linklater share the heartwarming story of their parents’ wartime wedding on Orkney in one of the episodes

Tina Smith and Shona Linklater share the heartwarming story of their parents’ wartime wedding on Orkney in one of the episodes

New audio project brings unheard wartimes stories from Orkney harbour to life

HM Coastguard was dispatched to the scene

HM Coastguard was dispatched to the scene

17 crew airlifted to safety after fishing boat runs aground off Hoy

Jorge Suarez and Alice Traill Ford with their children Hera and newborn Duncan. Image: With permission from Alice Traill Ford

Jorge Suarez and Alice Traill Ford with their children Hera and newborn Duncan. Image: With permission from Alice Traill Ford

Orkney island welcomes first birth in over three decades

Sule Skerry lighthouse

Sule Skerry lighthouse

'Britain's most isolated lighthouse' to undergo huge restoration mission

The Stones of Stenness

The Stones of Stenness

Historic Environment Scotland

Community engagement to get underway on future plans for world heritage site

An artists impression of what the turbines at Quanterness could look like from the road heading

An artists impression of what the turbines at Quanterness could look like from the road heading

£14 million wind farm contract awarded to local Orkney firm

Officers are keen to speak to two male youths who were seen in the area at the time on an electric bike.

Officers are keen to speak to two male youths who were seen in the area at the time on an electric bike.

Police investigate hate crime after beach toilets near Skara Brae vandalised

The audience in Milngavie Library for last year's livestreamed event with Alexander McCall Smith

The audience in Milngavie Library for last year's livestreamed event with Alexander McCall Smith

Argyll and Bute

Milngavie welcomes John Grisham — without the Edinburgh price tag

Sir Tony Robinson has revealed he hoped a mysterious feature at one of Scotland’s most important prehistoric sites would turn out to be a stone circle.

Sir Tony Robinson has revealed he hoped a mysterious feature at one of Scotland’s most important prehistoric sites would turn out to be a stone circle.

Time Team's Sir Tony Robinson reveals Stonehenge hope for mystery Orkney feature

Businessman Neil Stevenson with the Mural at Garden Square in Kirkwall

Businessman Neil Stevenson with the Mural at Garden Square in Kirkwall

What are the secrets behind Kirkwall’s thriving high street?

Are Scotland's crucial undersea cables safe?

Are Scotland's crucial undersea cables safe?

How the Nord Stream pipeline case could impact on Scotland's island communities

Sarah Petrie, of Rosslyn Chapel Trust, takes on the role of Rosabelle, to launch the new rum.

Sarah Petrie, of Rosslyn Chapel Trust, takes on the role of Rosabelle, to launch the new rum.

Rosslyn Chapel launches new rum celebrating 600 years of Orkney connections

In contrast, there was a fall in job adverts for secondary school teachers and undertakers

In contrast, there was a fall in job adverts for secondary school teachers and undertakers

Jobs in acting and writing professions are in highest demand in the UK

The handcrafted leather ball from 1907 was used in a version of the historic Kirkwall Ba’ game

The handcrafted leather ball from 1907 was used in a version of the historic Kirkwall Ba’ game

Ball used in mass street game played annually in Orkney heading to auction

Lyon & Turnbull Associate Specialist, Romey Clark, with works by Stanley Cursiter

Lyon & Turnbull Associate Specialist, Romey Clark, with works by Stanley Cursiter

National Galleries of Scotland

Favourite painting by influential Scottish artist revealed 50 years after his death

Papa Stronsay from John's Hill

Papa Stronsay from John's Hill

Catholic Church in Scotland

Orkney monks excommunicated from Catholic Church after denying Pope

Father Michael Mary being appointed a bishop by the organisation he leads

Father Michael Mary being appointed a bishop by the organisation he leads

Catholic Church in Scotland

Ultra-conservative Catholic group on Orkney defy Vatican with bishop appointment

Orkney Islands Council

Orkney Islands Council

Data breaches at council triple due to mis-sent emails and paperwork

The road was closed to remove the large lorry.

The road was closed to remove the large lorry.

New report highlights struggles for Scots island communities amid Royal Mail issues

A new art exhibition exploring Orkney's historical connections to the transatlantic slave trade has gone on display

A new art exhibition exploring Orkney's historical connections to the transatlantic slave trade has gone on display

New exhibition explores Orkney’s links to transatlantic slavery

Ornsay lighthouse

Ornsay lighthouse

Walking and outdoors

Five spellbinding Scottish island walks with tidal causeways

A Loganair plane (pic: Loganair)

A Loganair plane (pic: Loganair)

Loganair cuts to Scottish islands routes ‘farcical’, says Orkney businessman

Orkney Islands Council offices, School Place, Kirkwall.

Orkney Islands Council offices, School Place, Kirkwall.

Scots council credit card spend quadruples to £186k with Tesco, Shein and hotels

Cantick Head lighthouse

Cantick Head lighthouse

Highlands & Islands

Remote Scots island lighthouse cottages built in 1858 up for grabs in £5 prize draw

The Norwegian Constitution Day parade in Kirkwall in 2024. Image: Andrew Stewart LDR

The Norwegian Constitution Day parade in Kirkwall in 2024. Image: Andrew Stewart LDR

Here's why Norwegian flags will be flying in Orkney this weekend

Justin Evans, 24, was reported missing from the Orkney island of Papa Stronsay on Sunday April 12

Justin Evans, 24, was reported missing from the Orkney island of Papa Stronsay on Sunday April 12

Body found in water identified as missing monk

Cantick Head lighthouse

Cantick Head lighthouse

Keeper sought for four remote Scottish lighthouses

The annual marking of Norwegian Constitution Day is a special day in the Orkney calendar

The annual marking of Norwegian Constitution Day is a special day in the Orkney calendar

Road closures announced for Orkney's Norwegian Constitution Day celebrations

Rising Tides: Scotland’s Island Music Festivals is The Herald's latest deep-dive series.

Rising Tides: Scotland’s Island Music Festivals is The Herald's latest deep-dive series.

Rising Tides: Scotland’s Island Music Festivals - The Herald's new deep-dive series

The Shetland Folk Festival has been running since 1981.

The Shetland Folk Festival has been running since 1981.

Scotland's island festivals 'could not happen' without armies of volunteers

Elephant Sessions are one of the most popular draws at island music festivals in Scotland.

Elephant Sessions are one of the most popular draws at island music festivals in Scotland.

Scotland's island music festivals reveal the multiple risks to their future survival

The Hebridean Celtic Festival has been running in Stornoway, on the Isle of Lewis, since 1996.

The Hebridean Celtic Festival has been running in Stornoway, on the Isle of Lewis, since 1996.

I ditched the 1998 World Cup for the Highlands and Islands - my best ever decision

Skye Live has been running in Portree since 2015.

Skye Live has been running in Portree since 2015.

How Scotland's island music festivals have grown in number over half a century

Justin Evans was last seen at the Golgotha Monastery on the island of Papa Stronsay

Justin Evans was last seen at the Golgotha Monastery on the island of Papa Stronsay

Monk missing from island monastery presumed dead

Heriot-Watt University

New scholarship programme aims to attract postgraduate students to Orkney

Groups in Orkney have snapped up thousands of bananas from the Kirkwall branch of Tesco

Groups in Orkney have snapped up thousands of bananas from the Kirkwall branch of Tesco

Orkney snaps up 380 boxes of bananas in just three days after Tesco ordering mistake

Orkney Islands Council has issued a reminder to the public

Orkney Islands Council has issued a reminder to the public

Scottish council reminds public how to use 'hail and ride' buses

Peak fares operated during the season but will now be removed

Peak fares operated during the season but will now be removed

Ferry users to benefit from removal of peak seasonal fares

Birsay Campsite

Birsay Campsite

'Great news for Orkney': Council announces major upgrade for rural campsite

An Islands Accelerator Model unveiled in the Scottish Budget could mark a 'new era' for the Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland.

An Islands Accelerator Model unveiled in the Scottish Budget could mark a 'new era' for the Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland.

Scottish Budget

Islands councils demand funding for ‘new era’ for Orkney, Shetland and Western Isles

'We, as the elected leaders of the three islands, have brought our local authorities together in the Islands Strategic Partnership'

'We, as the elected leaders of the three islands, have brought our local authorities together in the Islands Strategic Partnership'

Scotland’s islands demand a fair share of offshore wind wealth

Orkney Builders proposed hotel view from Burgh road

Orkney Builders proposed hotel view from Burgh road

Council launches investigation into fake planning objections

An interpretation of how new ferries running between Orkney's islands could look

An interpretation of how new ferries running between Orkney's islands could look

Money for Orkney's ferry replacement secured in Budget says council

The frustrations of Loganair passengers in Orkney who have had flights cancelled have been raised with the company this week

The frustrations of Loganair passengers in Orkney who have had flights cancelled have been raised with the company this week

Communications problems between Loganair and its passengers taken up by MSP

Orkney Builders' proposed hotel

Orkney Builders' proposed hotel

Plans for new 92-bed hotel in Orkney put forward by local construction firm

The Ring of Brodgar, a Neolithic stone circle in Orkney. Picture: Jamie Simpson/Herald & Times

The Ring of Brodgar, a Neolithic stone circle in Orkney. Picture: Jamie Simpson/Herald & Times

Mystery anomaly at Ness of Brodgar set for reveal as 2026 dig dates confirmed

Orkney Islands Council is on the hunt for another islander plane, like the one pictured

Orkney Islands Council is on the hunt for another islander plane, like the one pictured

Council wants to buy pre-owned plane to enhance inter-island air services

The results of the study are expected to refine the timeline for when red deer arrived in Orkney

The results of the study are expected to refine the timeline for when red deer arrived in Orkney

Riddle of ancient deer bones inside Orkney building continues to puzzle researchers

The Ness of Brodgar, Orkney. (Image credit: The Ness of Brodgar Project)

The Ness of Brodgar, Orkney. (Image credit: The Ness of Brodgar Project)

Mystery deepens in Orkney as new underground feature emerges at Ness of Brodgar

Former Black Watch soldier Sergeant Michael Ross was convicted in 2008 of murdering Bangladeshi waiter Shamsuddin Mahmood in Orkney in 1984

Former Black Watch soldier Sergeant Michael Ross was convicted in 2008 of murdering Bangladeshi waiter Shamsuddin Mahmood in Orkney in 1984

New series about infamous Orkney murder contains interviews with killer

The research team on Orkney was led by Professor Gordon Noble of the University of Aberdeen.

The research team on Orkney was led by Professor Gordon Noble of the University of Aberdeen.

Researchers baffled by 1300-year-old Orkney remains: Were the Picts not wiped out?

The Ness of Brodgar, Orkney. (Image credit: The Ness of Brodgar Project)

The Ness of Brodgar, Orkney. (Image credit: The Ness of Brodgar Project)

5,000-year-old mystery object unearthed in Orkney leaves archaeologists baffled

An artists impression of what the turbines at Quanterness could look like from the road heading west

An artists impression of what the turbines at Quanterness could look like from the road heading west

Why does this Scottish council want to build three major onshore wind farms?