There aren’t many things as magnificent and mesmerizing as the neolithic constructions on the Islands of Orkney. When walking ...

The Scottish government has officially granted offshore consent to the 2GW West of Orkney wind farm, 30km west of Orkney mainland.

Spirit of God “the wind.’ In fact, they used the same word for both the Spirit and the wind. “Ruach” means a harsh, biting, ...

New research has showed that numerous areas in Orkney continue to have no mobile phone coverage or poor signal despite connectivity efforts. Research commissioned by Orkney Islands Council suggested ...

Orkney islands: where to visit There are 70 to explore, each with a different history, from the Mesolithic to Viking. We tell you which ones to visit and why it’s worth the trip.

The Ness is a window into the ancient past. The view it offers is breathtaking. Orkney is an archipelago of 70 or so islands lying off the northeast tip of Scotland.

Here, Nadia Cohen serves up 50 fun facts to mark McDonald’s big McBirthday. THE first McDonald’s advert aired in UK cinemas in 1975, and on TV a year later, starring pint-sized thief ...

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Taking in the whole sweep of human history north of the Highland Line, this book will both inspire curiosity and invite argument, writes Allan Massie ...

16:14, 04 Jun 2024 Updated 16:23, 04 Jun 2024 Many people know the unicorn is Scotland's national animal - but there are many other fun facts about our country (Image: Getty Images/Blend Images) ...