This week’s edition of The Orcadian is now available in shops and online. “If the government have any sense, or any sympathy ...

Following confirmation that the Kirkwall Crown Post Office is to be franchised, Orkney and Shetland’s MP has called for ...

The Orkney Islander magazine for 2025 was launched at a special evening reception tonight, in the Orkney Distillery in ...

New organisers must be found for Kirkwall’s bonfire night, as Orkney Rotary Club has ruled out its involvement. The annual event, which is traditionally organised by the club on behalf of Kirkwall and ...

Seeking the “right care” in the “right place” will help relieve pressure on The Balfour, says NHS Orkney, amid an increase in hospital admissions.  All services are continuing to operate, including ...

A number of politicians have called for authorities to look into “inconsistencies” uncovered by The Orcadian about the case of Michael Ross. In a special report in the newspaper, over 30 years on from ...

Two teenage boys have been charged in connection with wilful fire-raising in Stromness. A bench was set on fire at the ...

A midwinter snap of an Orkney seabird has topped a prestigious photography competition. Keen photographer and Orkney resident, Nicki Gwynn-Jones won the Scottish Nature Photography Awards 2024 for her ...

The mission to re-open a treasured archaeological site in South Ronaldsay has received a huge funding award from the Scottish Land Trust. South Ronaldsay and Burray Development Trust has been awarded ...

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