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 ...

Whale oil was an essential fuel of the Industrial Revolution, used to lubricate machinery, soften fabric and light city ...

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

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 ...

Three rare whales have been found dead on the shoreline on Orkney. The northern bottlenose whales - a deep-diving ocean ...

Orkney's arc of scattered islands forms one of the world's largest natural harbors, called Scapa Flow, which was used by Britain's Royal Navy during wartime. During World War I, ...

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 ...

Archaeologists believe they have identified a centuries-old vessel shipwrecked in Orkney. Expert say the wreck discovered on ...

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 ...

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 ...

Staff at Orkney Ferries are being balloted over possible industrial action in a dispute over pay. The Unite union said it ...