“Spectacular” treasures awarded to an Orcadian naval officer for his actions during an 18th century siege have returned to Orkney after his family gifted them to the islands. Captain James ...

A new map of the South Orkney Islands has been released by British Antarctic Survey (BAS) – the first UK published, ...

The iceberg, A23a, broke free from its position north of the South Orkney Islands last month and is now heading towards South Georgia, where it could crash into the island. Researchers tracking ...

David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. On the windswept islands of Orkney, where the North Sea meets the Atlantic, a story every bit as gripping as the Norse sagas is ...

The Scottish government said in 2023-24 Orkney Islands Council would receive £89.7m to fund services, with an extra £4.6m from an increase in council tax by 10%.

Beyond its scarcity, Highland Park 56 reflects the distillery’s emphasis on craft, nature, and the centuries of heritage that define its home on the Orkney Islands. For Master Whisky Maker ...

Ground engineering and site investigation company Central Alliance has returned to the Orkney Islands to complete a further ...

A stunning island roughly 10 miles off the north coast of Scotland has been named one of the world’s most beautiful places to visit in 2025. The list was created by writers and editors of ...

A new map of the South Orkney Islands has been released by British Antarctic Survey (BAS) - the first UK published, ...

Orkney Islands Council convener Graham Bevan said ... Register now for one of The Standard’s newsletters. From a daily news briefing to Homes & Property insights, plus lifestyle, going out ...