Did you see something strange in the sky last Friday evening? If so, you’re not alone. Folk from across Orkney reported a strange glow or “flash” of green in the sky, with some claiming to have ...

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

This week’s edition of The Orcadian is now available in shops and online. An obscure neurological condition left a West Mainland woman learning how to eat and dress herself again. Rebecca Carberry, an ...

A collection of historical weapons described as “beyond parallel” has been returned to Orkney and is set to go on public display this spring. Known as the “Moodie Treasures” the collection was gifted ...

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

January 27, 2025 at 11:46 am Stromness Shopping Week sees visitors flock to the town for the week-long community event. A meeting will take place this Tuesday in a bid to find a new head for one of ...

January 27, 2025 at 2:36 pm Chief Inspector Scott Robertson is hopeful of recruiting more officers from within Orkney to the police service. As Police Scotland host an online session for prospective ...