The first property that needed his immediate attention and protection was the castle known as Castle Island or McDermott’s Castle, which is located out in the middle of Lough Key itself.

The West of Orkney Windfarm site is 31 miles (50km) north west of Thurso and about 18 miles (30km) off the west of Orkney. The Scottish government, which will have the final say on an application ...

We can't wait to see more. If you remember cult-classic Flash game Castle Wars, you already know the basics of Castle V Castle. You and your opponent take turns using a handful of cards to either ...

COUNCILLORS in Orkney have voted narrowly in favour of a proposed 15% increase in the islands' council tax – after rejecting a suggested rise of 20%. Officials had recommended putting the rate up by ...

Councillors in Orkney have voted narrowly in favour of a proposed 15% increase in the islands' council tax - after rejecting a suggested rise of 20%. Officials had recommended putting the rate up ...

Councillors in Orkney have given their unanimous backing to one of three onshore wind farms that the local authority had proposed. While backing for the six-turbine wind farm at the Quanterness site ...

Enquiries are being carried out in the Myre Bay area of Hoy after a car was seen in the water. Police Scotland and other agencies are carrying out searches after the vehicle’s discovery on Thursday ...

Figures in this article are not seasonally adjusted. The provisional average house price in Orkney Islands in December 2024 was £202,000. This was higher than the average of £188,000 in December 2023 ...

Uncover 1000 years of history as our knowledgeable and friendly tour guides take you on a journey through Durham Castle’s remarkable past. Built in the Norman period as an imposing fortress, Durham ...