Kirkwall10 Feb 2026Lord Wallace remembered at funeral for 'integrity, sincerity and humility' The former Scottish Liberal Democrat leader, who was Scotland's first deputy first minister, died last month at the age 71.10 Feb 202610 Feb 2026Driverless vehicle takes islanders for a spin in OrkneyResidents take the chance to try out the technology - and give feedback on how it works.10 Feb 20262 Feb 2026Driverless vehicles could shuttle passengers to Kirkwall AirportIslanders are being offered the chance to ride in a self-driving vehicle at an event next week.2 Feb 202630 Jan 2026Faked objections lodged against Orkney hotel plansThe fakes used names of people known to the developer of the proposed new hotel in Kirkwall.30 Jan 20269 Jan 2026Man charged over spate of Orkney break-insA jewellery shop, distillery, primary school, garden centre and council offices were hit during snowy weather.9 Jan 20268 Jan 2026Rare spate of Orkney break-ins likely to be linked, say policeA jewellery shop, distillery, primary school, garden centre and council offices were hit during snowy weather.8 Jan 20262 Dec 2025St Magnus Cathedral's 100-year-old organ to get £500,000 restorationThe instrument was built in 1925 by the same firm that constructed the organ in the Royal Albert Hall. 2 Dec 202526 Nov 2025'Outdated' ink and paper used to collect fingerprints in some police stationsWatchdogs have criticised the use of the method in Fort William, Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland.26 Nov 202525 Nov 2025Expert on killer's defence team now believes he is guiltyA BBC documentary series sheds new light on the murder of waiter Shamsuddin Mahmood in Orkney in 1994.25 Nov 2025...
