It's almost 80 years since the end of World War Two, during which Orkney became home to hundreds of Italian prisoners of war.

John Swinney says the Government will do everything it can to help people address the “challenges” of island life ahead of ...

A new local abattoir could help Orkney farmers bring produce to market and boost the economy. First Minister John Swinney visited to discuss ...

Orkney’s farmers, crofters, and producers could soon benefit from a new local abattoir, thanks to a £15,000 grant to Orkney ...

Farmers on Orkney could see the construction of a new local abattoir to them bring their produce to market and boost the ...

“Spectacular” treasures awarded to an Orcadian naval officer for his actions during an 18th century siege have returned to Orkney after his family gifted them to the islands. Captain James ...

Presenter Lorraine Kelly will host the opening ceremony of the Island Games ... taking place in Orkney for the first time and mark only the second time they have come to Scotland in their 40 ...

Tenants using the Orkney Islands Council’s sheltered housing service at Lambaness and Rae’s Close have praised a “dedicated” staff team who support them, according to the Care Inspectorate. An unannou ...

With the upcoming Island Games, Orkney 12 to 18 July 2025 just around the corner, and with the anticipated participation of a Falkland Islands delegation, Mike Summers, chair of the Falklands ...

Spectacular” treasures awarded to an Orcadian naval officer for his actions during an 18th century siege have returned to Orkney after ...