First Minister John Swinney has put his weight behind proposals for a Scapa Deep Water Quay during a visit to Orkney, this ...

Three fire engines are dealing with a Kirkwall house fire, this Sunday. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed that firefighters are at the scene on New Scapa Road. There are no further ...

A Kirkwall man has become Loganair’s longest serving employee after marking 35 years with the airline. Stuart Linklater first ...

NHS Orkney’s Team Orkney Awards are back and, once again, The Orcadian is sponsoring the People’s Choice category. Unlike the ...

This week’s edition of The Orcadian is now available in shops and online. News that six proposed windfarms are to be ...

A serial rapist who offered money or alcohol to an underage girl for sex has been told he faces lengthy spell behind bars.

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

NFU Scotland Orkney members will join others in the #StopTheFamilyFarmTax nationwide day of action with a planned tractor rally tomorrow (Saturday, January 25). The rally has been planned to highlight ...

In this Thursday’s edition of The Orcadian, we continue our feature, in partnership with Orkney Museums, Orkney in 100 ...

If you are unsure what is included in your land ownership, one of our solicitors will be able to assist you in interpreting your title deeds. Contact us today at [email protected] to ...

As Police Scotland host an online session for prospective new officers, the head of police here in Orkney believes ...