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17 people rescued after Spanish fishing boat runs aground off Scottish coast

SEVENTEEN people have been airlifted to safety after a fishing boat ran aground off the coast of Orkney ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 1

Independent venue Rapture brings the hottest new bands to Orkney

The Independent has teamed up with the Music Venue Trust to shine a light on the UK’s grassroots music venues (and the people giving everything to keep them alive)

The Independent UK · Sep 25

In 2017, engineers put a 1MW power machine shaped like a giant floating bird off Scotland; it ran for 2 years, riding out an 18.7-metre wave, before sinking

The Penguin, a groundbreaking wave energy converter, spent two years operating off the rugged Orkney Islands in Scotland. Withstanding fierce storms and 18.7-meter waves, it proved its durability while generating electricity efficiently. After accomplishing its testing objectives, the device sank, yielding valuable insights for future renewable energy advancements. These findings…

The Economic Times · Sep 20

Drivers face disruption on key Scottish road after reports of 'bus on fire'

TRAFFIC on a key road in Orkney has been disrupted after "reports of a bus on fire".

The National (Scotland) · Aug 6

Monks leader in Orkney declared 'excommunicated' amid bishop consecration crisis

AN order of Catholic monks based in Orkney is being punished by the Catholic church after consecrating a bishop without approval from the Pope

The National (Scotland) · Jul 26

Monks in Orkney spark crisis after consecrating bishop without permission from Pope

AN order of Catholic monks based in Orkney has sparked a major crisis with the Vatican after consecrating a bishop without papal approval

The National (Scotland) · Jul 25

St Magnus festival in Orkney, a festival finding joy in innovation

IN FOCUS: Simon Mundy finds much to love at the 50th anniversary celebrations, from Lucine Musaelian singing traditional Armenian music to the refreshingly unconventional composer Alistair Nicholson

The Independent UK · Jun 26

Partnership celebrating Latin America music has island ‘homecoming’

IT’S a long way from Argentina to Scotland’s northern isles but some of the country’s most exciting musicians are heading to Orkney and…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 21

How Max put Orkney at the heart of his St Magnus festival – and in the heart of his extraordinary music

The festival founded by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies hits its 50th edition this midsummer and continues to connect culture and community. Also this week – is 432Hz the magic number?

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10

Neolithic treasures and sparkling seas on Orkney – all for £2 bus fares

A new cap on bus fares in the Highlands and islands makes exploring this stunning archipelago in Scotland a breeze

The Guardian - UK · May 27