A new map of the South Orkney Islands has been released by British Antarctic Survey (BAS) – the first UK published, topographic map of the region in almost 40 years. Created by the Mapping and ...

The Scottish government said in 2023-24 Orkney Islands Council would receive £89.7m to fund services, with an extra £4.6m from an increase in council tax by 10%.

Orkney Islands Council has now given its backing ... from a levy could be used to help offset the pressure high-volume tourism places on infrastructure and the environment, particularly around ...