Internet and phone services in Orkney and Shetland have been disrupted because of damage to a subsea cable. Shetland Telecom ...

Three bottlenose whales have been found dead on Papa Westray, one of Orkney's northernmost islands. A specialist team from ...

In 1788, while heading out to the whaling ground, it was wrecked in bad weather. All 56 crew members survived.

The find was made during a University of the Highlands and Islands Archaeology Institute excavation at Skaill farm on the ...

Excitement is building in Orkney as the final countdown begins to the Island Games.Athletes from across the world are in Kirkwall for the opening ceremony in the huge multi-sport event on Saturday ...

Together, we’ve proven that with heart, teamwork, and community spirit, even the smallest places can deliver something ...

Three northern bottlenose whales have stranded and died in the Orkney Islands. The animals were discovered on a rocky shore ...

Marine archeologists have identified a British warship with ties to Canada, more than a year after it was first discovered as ...

Expert say the wreck discovered on the island of Sanday last year is most likely a former Royal Navy vessel that later became ...

More than 250 athletes from Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney and Sark have travelled to Orkney to compete in the 20th Island Games. The week-long event sees about 2,000 athletes from up to 24 islands ...

If you're looking to watch events in person, there is no need to book tickets as all events are free and work on a first-come-first-served basis. A full schedule for the events can be found on the ...

Falklands National Sports Council Mike Summers recently visited Orkney island. With the upcoming Island Games, Orkney 12 to 18 July 2025 just around the corner, and with the anticipated ...