In particular, the Brough of Birsay is a hidden gem with a fascinating history. An uninhabited tidal island off the northwest ...

The Orkney Native Wildlife Project is a collaborative effort between RSPB Scotland, NatureScot, and Orkney Islands Council.

If you crave relaxation but don’t want to give up city comforts, this charming seaside town offers the perfect balance ...

In desperate need of some rest and relaxation, but scared of leaving your city comforts behind? This charming little seaside ...

A significant proportion of the world’s population of northern gannets breeds there, as do kittiwakes, guillemots, razorbills and – the star attraction – Atlantic puffins. Whales and ...

A small, rocky island off Iceland is home to the world’s largest breeding colony of Atlantic puffins. When breeding season is in full swing, around 1.5 million adults pair up and nestle into ...

These 28 islands are home to an array of wildlife, including puffins and seals, and even offer opportunities for scuba diving. The largest and most well-known of these is Inner Farne, once the ...

Councillors in Orkney have given their unanimous backing to one of three onshore wind farms that the local authority had proposed. While backing for the six-turbine wind farm at the Quanterness site ...

Enquiries are being carried out in the Myre Bay area of Hoy after a car was seen in the water. Police Scotland and other agencies are carrying out searches after the vehicle’s discovery on Thursday ...

Herm is also a sanctuary for wildlife, home to dolphins, puffins, and the occasional seal. The island hosts Europe’s southernmost puffin colony and features woodlands that turn a beautiful shade ...

A £5 levy on cruise ship passengers arriving in Orkney could raise more than £1m a year, councillors have been told. The Scottish government is exploring giving local councils new powers ...

Figures in this article are not seasonally adjusted. The provisional average house price in Orkney Islands in December 2024 was £202,000. This was higher than the average of £188,000 in December 2023 ...