Three bottlenose whales have been found dead on Papa Westray, one of Orkney's northernmost islands. A specialist team from ...

Scientific analysis and community-led research led to the identification of the Earl of Chatham, which was found last year.

Whale oil was an essential fuel of the Industrial Revolution, used to lubricate machinery, soften fabric and light city ...

Three northern bottlenose whales have stranded and died in the Orkney Islands. The animals were discovered on a rocky shore ...

Three rare whales have been found dead on the shoreline on Orkney. The northern bottlenose whales - a deep-diving ocean ...

Excitement is building in Orkney as the final countdown begins to the Island Games.Athletes from across the world are in ...

Expert say the wreck discovered on the island of Sanday last year is most likely a former Royal Navy vessel that later became a whaling ship.

More than 250 athletes from Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney and Sark have travelled to Orkney to compete in the 20th Island Games.

Orkney's arc of scattered islands forms one of the world's largest natural harbors, called Scapa Flow, which was used by Britain's Royal Navy during wartime. During World War I, ...

If you're looking to watch events in person, there is no need to book tickets as all events are free and work on a first-come-first-served basis. A full schedule for the events can be found on the ...

The Orkney Islands' strategic position off the northern coast of Scotland made them a key target for the Vikings, who were looking to expand their raids on the British Isles.

Orkney is brimming with festivals, events, and musical talent, so that helped her to adjust to island life. Leah did eventually leave home to study music on the Scottish mainland at the age of 17.