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 ...

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 ...

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.

Bird keepers in Orkney are being urged to be vigilant as a case of wild bird flu was confirmed in South Ronaldsay by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) on Wednesday, February 5. A dead buzzard ...

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

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