A 10% increase to fees for a short-term let licence in Orkney has been branded “disgusting” by a woman who has often served ...

Orkney’s 15 per cent council tax rise is set to feature on the Jeremy Vine Show on BBC Radio 2 this afternoon. Council leader ...

Highland council have voted to raise no objections to plans for a 125-turbine wind farm off the north Caithness coast. The ...

Highland councillors will raise no objection to West of Orkney Windfarm’s offshore plans at a site around 25km from the north ...

In desperate need of some rest and relaxation, but scared of leaving your city comforts behind? This charming little seaside ...

The Orkney Folk Festival has announced its full programme for the 2025 event. The festival, which will take place between May ...

US tech group awaiting approval to start flying packages to customers’ doorsteps in northern English town of Darlington ...

The Orkney Native Wildlife Project is a collaborative effort between RSPB Scotland, NatureScot, and Orkney Islands Council.

The West of Orkney Windfarm site is 31 miles (50km) north west of Thurso and about 18 miles (30km) off the west of Orkney. The Scottish government, which will have the final say on the application ...

European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has revealed its new executive leadership team. Matthew Finn has been appointed as the ...

The Highland Council has given its backing to the West of Orkney Windfarm’s offshore plans. The council’s committee met on Wednesday to consider the windfarm developer’s offshore plans – which are ...