Nowhere is this culture more visible than in Kirkwall, the biggest town and capital of the islands ... for her marriage to James III, Scotland annexed Orkney. The islands have since remained ...

A new list of the "best places to visit in the UK in 2025" has been shared by renowned travel magazine Time Out, and a ...

"So, he's got a fair bit of honour." St Magnus and John Rae are both buried in the cathedral in Kirkwall, the capital of Orkney Then political leader councillor James Stockan, who had originally ...

Orkney Islands Council (OIC) has welcomed the news that the Scottish Government plans to offer additional flexibility to the ...

Meanwhile, the tour operator named Edinburgh as the second-most "unmissable" destination in Scotland for 2025. The Scottish capital features ... out the top five are Orkney and Aberdeen.

“But the government's position is that the UK is stronger united.” Orkney was previously held under Norwegian and Danish control until it became part of Scotland in 1472.

Orkney’s history, stunning scenery and unique wildlife make it a must-see destination for cruise passengers. The iconic ...