Orkney Garden Healed a Writer After Her Sister's Death
Victoria Bennett moved to Orkney after her sister died, finding healing in a seaside garden. Her memoir explores loss, resilience, and the beauty of dark times.
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Massive Oyster Release in North Sea for UK Rewilding Effort
Over 15 million juvenile oysters are set to be released into the North Sea near Orkney, Scotland, in a major rewilding initiative designed to restore marine ecosystems and sequester carbon.
Monk Presumed Dead After Vanishing from Orkney Monastery
Police in Orkney continue searches for a missing monk from Papa Stronsay monastery, with the Diocese of Aberdeen expressing sadness over his presumed death.
Orkney Shop Mistakenly Orders 38,000 Bananas
A shop in Orkney accidentally placed an order for 38,000 bananas, leading to a humorous and logistical challenge for the small island community.
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Stoat Removal Transforms Orkney Ecosystem, Boosting Rare Wildlife
A major conservation project to eliminate invasive stoats from Orkney has led to record-high vole populations and successful breeding seasons for threatened hen harriers and short-eared owls, marking a significant ecological turnaround.
Orkney Stoat Removal Boosts Rare Voles and Birds
A new report reveals that the Orkney stoat eradication project has led to the highest vole activity since 2019, benefiting rare hen harriers and short-eared owls.
Scots Woman Reunites with Classic Austin After 50 Years
Cathleen Hourie, 72, has been reunited with her first car, an Austin 3-Litre, after finding an identical model in New Zealand and arranging a remarkable delivery to Orkney.
Tourists Throw Coins into Toilet at UK's 'Lost City' Site
Visitors to Skara Brae, a 5,000-year-old Neolithic village in Scotland, have been throwing coins into what they believe is a wishing well, but it's actually an ancient toilet drain.
1994 Orkney Murder Case Documentary Revealed
A new documentary examines the shocking 1994 Orkney murder that stunned Britain. Discover the untold story behind this cold case investigation.
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Orkney Murder: Soldier Maintains Innocence in Documentary
A new BBC documentary reveals audio of Michael Ross, the Black Watch soldier convicted of the 1994 Orkney murder of Shamsuddin Mahmood. He maintains his innocence. Stream it now on BBC iPlayer.
Remote Scottish Village Accessible Only By Boat
Discover Hobbister, the astonishingly remote Scottish village where residents battle tidal schedules and weather just to reach civilisation. This hidden community lives in near-total isolation with a lifestyle unchanged for generations.
Orkney Council seeks tourist tax powers amid visitor boom
Orkney Islands Council is pushing for powers to implement a tourist levy as the archipelago experiences unprecedented visitor growth, aiming to manage infrastructure strain and fund local services.
Orkney wind farm profits to fund local services
Orkney Islands Council announces groundbreaking plan to reinvest all profits from new wind farm directly into local services, creating a sustainable funding model for the community.
AI Deployed to Save Orkney's Birds from Stoat Invasion
Cutting-edge AI technology is being deployed in Orkney to protect vulnerable seabird colonies from invasive stoats, with dramatic results already emerging.
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Scotland's Northern Isles Face 75mph Winds in Met Office Alert
The Met Office has escalated weather warnings for Scotland's Northern Isles as powerful winds threaten travel disruption and potential damage. Orkney and Shetland face the brunt of the severe conditions with gusts potentially exceeding 75mph.
Britain's Ghost Island: Frozen in Time for 95 Years
Discover the haunting story of Swona, a once-thriving Scottish island abandoned overnight in 1929, now a silent time capsule where wild animals roam derelict homes.
Forbidden UK Island You're Not Allowed to Visit
Discover the stunning story of Swona, the abandoned Scottish island frozen in time where visitors are strictly prohibited and wild cattle reign supreme.
Divers discover historic WWI shipwrecks in Orkney
A team of divers has uncovered remarkably well-preserved wrecks of German warships scuttled during World War I in Orkney's Scapa Flow, offering new insights into maritime history.
Ancient naval base discovered in Orkney
Archaeologists have uncovered a remarkably preserved 18th-century Royal Navy base in Orkney, shedding new light on Britain's maritime history.
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