A notable attempt arose in 2014 when the harbinger of Orkney's maritime affairs declared its intentions to eschew cruise ships whose combined passenger numbers might eclipse 4,500 souls.

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%.

He was already 70 when he stood as SNP candidate for Orkney and Shetland at last ... Donald Cameron was the son of the Chief of the Clan Cameron of Lochiel. Mr Cameron finished only third but ...

“Removing the invasive stoats from the islands is essential to giving Orkney’s wildlife the best chance to build the resilience it needs to meet these threats. “There is still work to do to ...

Orkney’s 70 or so islands lie low in the ocean ... Duart is rich with history of the Maclean clan; Glengorm has self-catering accommodation so you can live like a laird.