It's almost 80 years since the end of World War Two, during which Orkney became home to hundreds of Italian prisoners of war. But links forged between the island community and the former prisoners ...

The weapons will go on show in The Orkney Museum (Alistair Amer/Orkney Islands Council/PA) “Spectacular” treasures awarded to an Orcadian naval officer for his actions during an 18th century ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Hotel credit cards aren’t for everyone, but they can make a lot of sense to those who are loyal to a specific hotel brand.

Orkney is one of Scotland’s 32 unitary council areas. It is an archipelago of approximately 70 islands that lies 16 kilometres north of the coast of Caithness. 20 of the islands are inhabited ...

Think Orkney lamb spiced up with harissa alongside more conventional king scallops. The decent wine list and local beers might help entice you to stay over. Arguably the best place to eat in town, the ...

Community projects in the Ayre and Bowdun areas benefited from financial donations amounting to more than £30,500. The Moray Firth Radio Mission Christmas appeal received £3500 to help children living ...

An incredible line-up of contemporary artists perform with the BBC SSO for Burns Night. Marcus Cordock and Rosemary Moon share the best of Orkney's food, drink and crafts.

Experience over 10,000 years of history with a visit to Kirkwall, Orkney. Set in the Orkney Islands off of Scotland’s north coast, Kirkwall is a busy town full of character and rich with ancient Norse ...

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