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Teacher wanted for one of Scotland's most remote schools - with a population of 85

With a population of around 85, the people of Papa Westray, or Papay as the Orkney island is known locally, want a head with the same "can-do" attitude.

Edinburgh Live

Bird flu discovered in seals in Scotland as carcasses found on coast

Four grey and harbour seals found dead in Aberdeenshire, Highlands, Fife and Orkney have been confimed this week as having avian flu.

Daily Record

Scottish towns named among the most welcoming in annual travel award

The Scottish towns of Kirkwall in Orkney and Pitlochry in Perthshire have been named the most welcoming in the UK in a list by Booking.com.

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Contracts awarded for second phase of Orkney research campus

The £2.8m works include improvements to the windows and stonework at the Charles Clouston Building

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Walking with Norsemen on Orkney’s St Magnus Way

Viking history infuses this pilgrimage trail taking in wild cliffs and ancient dwellings and ending at the UK’s most northerly cathedral, in Kirkwall

The Guardian - UK

Young swimmers praised for ‘extraordinary efforts’ to learn

A GROUP of young pupils from Orkney have been praised for their commitment to swimming – travelling almost an hour for lessons.

The National (Scotland)

Over 100 engineers work to restore power to thousands of Shetland homes

Emergency crews arrive from mainland Scotland and Orkney after snowstorm downs electricity lines

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Three Scottish destinations named in Time Out's best places to visit in UK for 2023

The tourism company has named the top 15 villages, towns or cities to take a trip to next year, with three places in Scotland making the list.

Daily Record

Three Scottish destinations named in top list of best places to visit in the UK

THREE destinations in Scotland have been named as some of the best places to visit in the UK for 2023.

The National (Scotland)

Fire crews race to Glasgow Airport runway after emergency landing amid 'burning smell'

The American Airlines flight from Frankfurt to Dallas sent out the Squawk 7700 code as it flew over Orkney before diverting south at around midday on Sunday.

Daily Record

Pensioner seriously injured after being hit by van in Orkney

An 84-year-old female pedestrian was involved in a collision

Daily Record

The happiest and unhappiest places in Scotland named by new ONS data - full list

A new report has revealed which parts of Scotland have the highest and lowest levels of happiness, life satisfaction, and anxiety.

Daily Record

Orkney amongst the latest areas to announce Supreme Court verdict rally

SINCE the date for the Supreme Court's indyref case verdict was announced, the number of rallies being held to react across Scotland has continued…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish chef Gordon Ramsay charging £400 a head for Hogmanay dinner without drinks

The 56-year-old celebrity chef is serving items including duck tea, Orkney scallops and roast veal at his flagship eatery in Chelsea.

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‘You should remain silent’: John Shuttleworth squares up to his own creator

Graham Fellows’ film Father Earth records the Sheffield comedian’s trip to Orkney with his dad – and a bid to step out of his alter ego’s shadow

The National (Scotland)

New island recycling scheme is 'key milestone' for Scotland

A NEW recycling initiative has been launched on Orkney in a “key milestone” ahead of Scotland's upcoming national deposit scheme.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh property: Inside the 'sea view' cottage half the price of a city flat

A cottage with a "sea view" has recently gone on the market in Orkney, and at just £70,000 it is around half the price of a standard one-bedroom flat in Edinburgh

Daily Record

The happiest places to live in Scotland named

Scoring a brilliant 8.2/10 in Life Satisfaction, Orkney takes first place as the happiest place to live in Scotland.

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Fixer-upper Scottish island cottage hits the market for £70k boasting a 'beautiful sea view'

The Scottish cottage is located in North Ronaldsay. This area is Orkney's most northerly island and the one bedroom home boasts some stunning sea views for a quiet retreat.

Daily Record

OAP dies in hospital after horrific crash in Orkney as two others taken to hospital

Whilma Hutchison, 82, sadly passed away in hospital following the crash on Saturday, October 15.

The Guardian - UK

Distilleries, golden eagles … and Macbeth: seven slow adventures in the Scottish Highlands and islands

Go at your own pace as you travel the path less followed – spend a morning foraging for lunch, learn to knit in Shetland or try aurora borealis hunting in Orkney this autumn and winter

Daily Record

Pensioner dies in hospital after two-car crash in Orkney

Emergency services attended the scene of the collision near Finstown, where two male drivers and female passenger were left with injuries from the crash.

Daily Record

Three rushed to hospital after horror crash on A965 as road remains closed

Mercy crews sped to the Orkney road last night, with an investigation into the incident now underway.

The Guardian - UK

Country diary: A rare floral resident on the cliffs

Yesnaby, Orkney: Scottish primroses grow only in a few remote spots and finding them is a matter of local knowledge

The National (Scotland)

Tory minister to travel to Orkney in 'desperate attempt' to shore up Union support

NADHIM Zahawi will travel to Orkney to chair the first meeting in a series designed to boost support for the Union throughout the UK.

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