The tranquil Orkney Islands face unprecedented pressure as anti-social tourists from massive cruise ships overwhelm local infrastructure, with reports of defecation at ancient sites and roads clogged with tour buses.
Discover Hobbister, the astonishingly remote Scottish village where residents battle tidal schedules and weather just to reach civilisation. This hidden community lives in near-total isolation with a lifestyle unchanged for generations.
Orkney Islands Council is pushing for powers to implement a tourist levy as the archipelago experiences unprecedented visitor growth, aiming to manage infrastructure strain and fund local services.
Orkney Islands Council announces groundbreaking plan to reinvest all profits from new wind farm directly into local services, creating a sustainable funding model for the community.
Cutting-edge AI technology is being deployed in Orkney to protect vulnerable seabird colonies from invasive stoats, with dramatic results already emerging.
The baffling disappearance of Paul Smith, who vanished after travelling from Orkney to Greater Manchester, has left police and family searching for answers in a mysterious missing person case.
The Met Office has escalated weather warnings for Scotland's Northern Isles as powerful winds threaten travel disruption and potential damage. Orkney and Shetland face the brunt of the severe conditions with gusts potentially exceeding 75mph.
Saoirse Ronan delivers a powerhouse performance in 'The Outrun', the highly anticipated film adaptation of Amy Liptrot's bestselling memoir. Get the exclusive first look at the trailer and UK release details for this moving story of recovery and redemptio
Discover the haunting story of Swona, a once-thriving Scottish island abandoned overnight in 1929, now a silent time capsule where wild animals roam derelict homes.
Discover the stunning story of Swona, the abandoned Scottish island frozen in time where visitors are strictly prohibited and wild cattle reign supreme.
A team of divers has uncovered remarkably well-preserved wrecks of German warships scuttled during World War I in Orkney's Scapa Flow, offering new insights into maritime history.
A series of unexplained strandings of beaked whales across Western Ireland, Orkney, and the Netherlands has left marine biologists baffled. Experts investigate potential causes, including naval exercises and climate change.
Archaeologists have discovered a centuries-old shipwreck off the coast of Sanday in Orkney, shedding new light on Scotland's rich maritime history. The remarkably preserved vessel offers clues to ancient trade routes and shipbuilding techniques.
Maritime archaeologists have identified the wreck of HMS Hind, a Cromwellian-era warship lost in 1650, near Sanday in Orkney. The find sheds new light on Britain's naval history.
Archaeologists have uncovered a remarkably preserved 18th-century Royal Navy base in Orkney, shedding new light on Britain's maritime history.
Centuries-old trees in Scotland's Orkney Islands hold vital clues about historical Arctic climate changes, offering insights into modern environmental challenges.