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.
Groundbreaking discovery of Ernest Shackleton's Endurance shipwreck after 107 years reveals astonishing preservation in Antarctic waters, rewriting polar exploration history.
Ernest Shackleton's legendary vessel Endurance discovered remarkably preserved at bottom of Weddell Sea in historic polar archaeology breakthrough.
Groundbreaking research reveals the shocking truth behind the sinking of Ernest Shackleton's Endurance, solving a century-old polar mystery that has captivated explorers and historians alike.
In a landmark move, New Zealand offers a formal apology and NZ$12.7 million compensation to Samoa for the 2012 ferry sinking that claimed five lives, marking a significant moment in Pacific diplomacy.
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.
Remarkable rediscovered photographs from Titanic's final voyage may hold crucial clues about the ship's construction and ultimate fate, challenging long-held theories about the maritime disaster.
Marine archaeologists uncover 300-year-old Spanish galleon from legendary 1715 Treasure Fleet, revealing gold coins and priceless artefacts from colonial era shipwreck.
A Florida beachcomber's routine stroll turned into a historic discovery when he unearthed a trove of 18th-century Spanish silver coins, believed to be from a 1715 shipwreck revealed by recent hurricane activity.
Divers discover rare Spanish colonial coins worth over £1 million in spectacular underwater find along Florida's famous Treasure Coast, rewriting history one coin at a time.
A remarkable piece of maritime history, the log book from the ship that inspired the first lifeboat service, leaves experts speechless with its staggering valuation on Antiques Roadshow.
A young Syrian man survives two days adrift in the Mediterranean, clinging to a plastic fuel canister, after a people-smuggling boat capsizes, claiming 11 lives. His harrowing story of hope and survival.
Maritime historians have made an astonishing discovery on the wreck of HMHS Britannic, the Titanic's sister ship, uncovering treasures and personal artefacts lost for over a century in the Aegean Sea.
Maritime archaeologists have triumphantly recovered a trove of artefacts from the wreck of the HMHS Britannic, the Titanic's sister ship, in a groundbreaking expedition off the coast of Greece. The findings offer a poignant new window into the ship's trag
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
A renowned Titanic expert has made a spine-tingling claim that the souls of those who perished in the 1912 disaster are not at rest, but remain trapped at the bottom of the ocean, creating a 'supernatural vortex' of energy.
A historic shipwreck, the size of a skyscraper, has been dramatically uncovered on a British beach after a colossal tidal shift, revealing a stunning piece of maritime history.
The historic ship that carried Captain Scott on his fateful Antarctic expedition has been discovered in remarkable condition at the bottom of the Greenland Sea, solving an 80-year maritime mystery.
A remarkable piece of maritime history has been revealed on the shores of Wisconsin as a 150-year-old shipwreck, the 'George L. Newman', emerges from Lake Michigan's depths following a powerful storm, offering a rare glimpse into the region's nautical pas
A remarkable piece of maritime history has been revealed on the shores of Rowleys Bay, Wisconsin, as receding lake waters expose a well-preserved shipwreck from the 1800s, captivating historians and locals alike.
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.
Escape to the Ionian jewel of Zakynthos. From the world-famous Shipwreck Beach to secluded coves, find your perfect Greek summer retreat with our expert travel guide.
Discover the stunning story of Swona, the abandoned Scottish island frozen in time where visitors are strictly prohibited and wild cattle reign supreme.