Orkney22 hrs agoRebel order of Orkney monks consecrate new bishop without Pope's permissionThe Bishop of Aberdeen said the ceremony was "spiritual suicide" for all those taking part. 22 hrs ago2 days agoMan dies after falling from boat in Orkney's Scapa FlowIt is understood the 22-year-old died after falling from a salmon farming boat. 2 days ago6 days agoLoganair says island flights strategy 'urgently' needed The regional airline has 'temporarily reduced' some flights from Inverness.6 days ago14 Jul 2026Island business owners 'forced to plan around' unreliable postal serviceIslanders face high postal costs and inconsistent services, according to the watchdog Consumer Scotland.14 Jul 20268 Jul 2026Orkney council chief 'suspended over disciplinary matter'Oliver Reid went on a period of special leave in May with no indication of when he would return. 8 Jul 20262 Jul 2026Maternity services at small island hospital praisedTwelve strengths at the Balfour in Orkney were identified, with staff said to be providing "compassionate care".2 Jul 202624 Jun 2026Europcar apologises for blocking Shetland family without passport IDIt comes after a father from Shetland who was with his young child could not collect a car in Glasgow.24 Jun 202621 Jun 2026I spent the night in the UK's most northerly bothyBurnmouth on the Orkney island of Hoy has been restored after years of decline.21 Jun 202619 Jun 2026A vape battery explosion burned the skin off my legGavin Sutherland was airlifted from Orkney to Aberdeen for specialist treatment, including a skin graft.19 Jun 2026...
