The Heart of Neolithic Orkney is vulnerable to the sea level changes, precipitation changes, and storm intensity and frequency.

The Heart of Neolithic Orkney is vulnerable to the sea level changes, precipitation changes, and storm intensity and ...

In particular, the Brough of Birsay is a hidden gem with a fascinating history. An uninhabited tidal island off the northwest ...

A MASSIVE pit containing around 20,000 bits of shellfish has been discovered on the Scottish island of Orkney.

As well as the monolith and barrows, water plays a significant part in the myths and legends of the area, according to Ms Jenkinson. She said: "Waters were said to have magical powers. They are the ...

Shetland author Ann Cleeves took to social media this week to share an exciting update with her fans on the fictional Detective Inspector.

Ann Cleeves, the crime writer behind the detective novel series Shetland and creator of the BBC's popular TV adaptation, has shared an exciting update about the return of Jimmy Perez in her upcoming ...

There's also the Orkney Museum a 1570s townhouse filled with artefacts on the area's history from the Stone Age to present day; and Bishop’s and Earl's Palaces - the enduring stone ruins of two ...

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Councillors in Orkney have confirmed a 15% rise in council tax. The motion passed 15 votes to six at a full council meeting on Tuesday. It is the biggest increase in the levy in Scotland, as councils ...

Councillors in Orkney are poised to vote through a 15% rise in council tax. It would be the biggest increase in the levy in Scotland, as councils across the country opt for the largest rises in ...

Councillors in Orkney have backed a 15% increase in council tax. The 15% rise was passed by 15 votes to six at a meeting of the full Orkney Islands Council, defeating an amendment for a lower rise ...