Orkney is considering breaking away from the UK and could become part of Norway under new proposals. The archipelago off the north of Scotland, which is made up of 70 islands, is going ahead with ...

The 20th International Island Games held in Orkney this summer boosted the local economy by £4m, a report has confirmed. The ...

On December 9, 2025 in Orkney, Scotland, UK, @OrkneyUncovered shared a video showing sea foam settling along the cliffs after ...

Storm Bram swept across the UK, bringing heavy rain and powerful winds. In Yesnaby, the intense weather generated rough waves ...

It's rewarding to see this report reflect, what everyone felt throughout the week; that the Games were a resounding success ...

Orkney will investigate the possibility of becoming a Norwegian territory. Pictured are the standing stones of Orkney. Photo by Mark Foster on Unsplash The Orkney Islands in Scotland could become a ...

Orkney councillors have voted to investigate alternative methods of governance amid deep frustrations over funding and opportunities. Council leader James Stockan said the islands had been "held down" ...

Watch: Life on Scottish islands with just 70 COVID cases has been 'extremely challenging' On the face of it, Scotland’s Orkney Islands have been a safe haven from the horrors of the coronavirus ...

Orkney council chiefs have denied they want to join Norway as a debate rages over the island's future within Scotland and the UK. Councillors, who voted on Tuesday to explore "alternative forms of ...

The UK has rejected a possible bid by the North Sea archipelago of Orkney to break away and join Norway, after the leader of the remote islands off Scotland's northeast coast complained of neglect by ...

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Golden eagles have started breeding again in Orkney for the first time in almost 40 years. The birds of prey were once a common sight across the islands but just a single pair was left by 1848. Orkney ...