It's almost 80 years since the end of World War Two, during which Orkney became home to hundreds of Italian prisoners of war.

But links forged between the island community and ... in North Africa were sent to Orkney in February 1942 to help build what are now called The Churchill Barriers. Around half were transported ...

With the upcoming Island Games, Orkney 12 to 18 July 2025 just around the corner, and with the anticipated participation of a Falkland Islands delegation, Mike Summers, chair of the Falklands ...

16 x 22 cm. (6.3 x 8.7 in.) ...

An incredible line-up of contemporary artists perform with the BBC SSO for Burns Night. Marcus Cordock and Rosemary Moon share the best of Orkney's food, drink and crafts.

John Swinney says the Government will do everything it can to help people address the “challenges” of island life ahead of his first visit to Orkney as First Minister. Mr Swinney hailed the “unique ...

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An opportunity for Gibraltar writers is once again being promoted as part of this year’s 2025 Island Games. Orkney Arts, Museums and Heritage invites participating communities to join the Orkney 2025 ...