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Four Scottish finalists up for prestigious UK gaming industry awards

THE story of a dog and his owner making their way back to their childhood home on Orkney is among the four Scottish representatives shortlisted at…

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Police seek two women as key witnesses in island assault probe

OFFICERS are appealing for help to trace two women who may be able to assist with enquiries into an assault in Orkney

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Island bird population back on the rise as charity removes invasive species

The Orcadian curlew population is on the rise following an effort to reduce the numbers of an invasive predator, experts have said ...

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Orkney’s curlew population back on the rise as charity removes invasive species

The curlew population had declined by more than 50%, according to statistics obtained by a wildlife charity.

Evening Standard

Scottish island ferries hook up to Elon Musk's Starlink satellites

BILLIONAIRE entrepreneur Elon Musk’s Starlink, which uses satellites to beam a broadband signal down to Earth, has began providing internet on…

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Council tax in Orkney to rise by 15 per cent

Councillors in Orkney have confirmed a 15 per cent rise in council tax....

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Council tax in Orkney is going up — how much will my new bill be?

DOZENS of Scottish local authorities have confirmed above-inflation increases in council tax next year, as council leaders said they are necessary…

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Council tax in Orkney set to increase by 15 per cent

Councillors in Orkney have voted narrowly in favour of a proposed 15 per cent increase in the islands' council tax – after rejecting a suggested…

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John Swinney backs new Orkney renewables hub with £5 million cash boost

FIRST Minister John Swinney has announced a £5 million grant to accelerate a “landmark” green energy project in Orkney.

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John Swinney pledges help for ‘challenges’ of island life ahead of Orkney visit

John Swinney says the Government will do everything it can to help people address the “challenges” of island life ahead of his first visit…

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‘Spectacular’ weapons return to Orkney after 318 years

“Spectacular” treasures awarded to an Orcadian naval officer for his actions during an 18th century siege have returned to Orkney after his…

The National (Scotland)

‘Spectacular’ treasures return to Orkney 318 years after being given to captain

Captain James Moodie, of Hoy, was presented with the items by Archduke Charles of Austria in 1707.

Evening Standard

Lorraine Kelly to host opening ceremony of International Island Games

SCOTTISH TV presenter Lorraine Kelly is set to host the opening ceremony of the International Island Games held in Orkney this summer.

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Dozens of schools shut amid snow and ice weather warnings

A yellow alert for Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray, the Highlands, Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland runs until midnight on Thursday.

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It always annoys me when Scots maintain Scotland has never been conquered

IT never ceases to annoy me when Scots maintain that their country has never been conquered ...

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New BBC show to explore 'vibrant' Scots language and poetry

A NEW BBC show, hosted by a prominent advocate of the Scots language, will explore poetry and the "vibrant" leid ...

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Man charged following 'threatening communication' made to Scottish airport

A MAN has been arrested and charged after a “threatening communication” was made to an airport in Orkney ...

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Geologist explains how he discovered Stonehenge's Altar Stone's Scottish origin

WHEN Professor Richard Bevins received an email titled, for fame or fortune in 2009, he could have never foreseen that 15-years later he would make…

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Electric ‘flying’ ferries to begin three-year Scottish island trial

TWO electric "flying" ferries are set to serve passengers in Orkney as part of a three-year trial in 2025.

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10 things that changed my life with Orkney Games director Kirsty Talbot

NAN Spowart spoke with Kirsty Talbot, the director of Orkney 2025 International Island Games, on the 10 things that changed her life

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Radioactive contamination stops Highlands project

THE discovery of radioactive contamination has halted the construction of a substation for the high-voltage electricity cable linking Orkney to the…

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Body found in search for diver reported missing 10 days ago from Scottish island

A BODY has been found in the search for a diver who had been missing for 10 days in Orkney ...

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Island councils to receive £20m to 'explore creation of inter-island tunnels'

COUNCILS in Orkney and Shetland will be be given a cash boost to explore the creation of inter-island tunnels if they wish, Shona Robison announced…

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Specialist police unit aid search for diver missing from Scottish island

A SPECIALIST police marine unit is due to arrive in Orkney to help with the search for a scallop diver who went missing last week ...

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Country diary: Getting to know autumn again

Pollok Country Park, Glasgow: Having lived on Orkney for five years, I’d forgotten about the season’s mellow fruitfulness

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