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

A MASSIVE pit containing around 20,000 bits of shellfish has been discovered on the Scottish island of Orkney.

As well as the monolith and barrows, water plays a significant part in the myths and legends of the area, according to Ms Jenkinson. She said: "Waters were said to have magical powers. They are the ...

Shetland author Ann Cleeves took to social media this week to share an exciting update with her fans on the fictional Detective Inspector.

Ann Cleeves has announced that her character DI Jimmy Perez will be making a return in her upcoming book, The Killing Stones.

Ann Cleeves, the crime writer behind the detective novel series Shetland and creator of the BBC's popular TV adaptation, has shared an exciting update about the return of Jimmy Perez in her upcoming ...

Picture the scene: it’s approaching sunset at Eynhallow Sound, a stretch of sea between Mainland and Rousay. Seals with oily ...

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 ...

Poet Daljit Nagra revisits the BBC's poetry archive and selects Wild Music a collaboration between the poet John Burnside and composer Erland Cooper. And Daljit reads from his Poetry Extra Book of the ...

The Kingdom of Scotland was founded in 843 AD when Kenneth MacAlpin unified the Picts and Scots, though its story stretches ...