Officially established in 1972 ,the Kirkwall lifeboat station is a relatively recent addition to Scotland’s coastal rescue services. The first 30+ years have seen long and arduous rescues carried …
Dennis Head Old Beacon restoration boost
Dennis Head Old Beacon in Orkney is to receive £50,000 to help fund restoration work. This money will enable much-needed conservation work to continue on the project. Three other projects are …
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The Outer Islands
The Orkney mainland is surrounded by a necklace of isles, some of which are uninhabited by man but offer a wealth of wildlife and heritage. Adventuring these isles can be habit forming as described …