Lerwick in Shetland is named Scotland's cleanest place, boasting pristine beaches and rich wildlife. Yet, the remote archipelago grapples with the impact of thousands of tourists from cruise ships.
Dr Joe MacInnis, the Canadian physician turned deep-sea explorer, led groundbreaking missions to the Titanic and Cold War wrecks. Discover his legacy of leadership and conservation.
A journey to Blakeney Point reveals a decaying steamer, the Yankee, and a poignant link to a great-great-grandfather's maritime legacy in Norfolk. Discover the intertwining of family history and natural reclamation.
The baffling 1994 Orkney murder of Shamsuddin Mahmood. A schoolboy suspect, missing weapon and divided community. Discover the twists in this cold case.
A new BBC series investigates the 1994 Orkney murder, the first in 25 years, featuring new evidence and a schoolboy suspect. Stream on BBC iPlayer.
The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning for Orkney, Shetland, and parts of the Highlands. Gusts of up to 75mph may cause travel chaos and coastal dangers from Thursday evening. Stay informed and prepare for disruption.
A new documentary examines the shocking 1994 Orkney murder that stunned Britain. Discover the untold story behind this cold case investigation.
Saoirse Ronan stars in 'The Outrun,' a stunning film about recovery. Based on a true memoir, it leaves Netflix on 27 November. Stream this must-watch drama now.
Colombian scientists retrieve first objects from the legendary San José galleon, the 'Holy Grail of shipwrecks', sunk in 1708 with treasure worth an estimated $20 billion.
A new BBC documentary reveals audio of Michael Ross, the Black Watch soldier convicted of the 1994 Orkney murder of Shamsuddin Mahmood. He maintains his innocence. Stream it now on BBC iPlayer.
At least 42 migrants are presumed dead after their boat capsized off Libya. Seven survivors were found after six days at sea. Read more on the Central Mediterranean crisis.
John Darnielle delivers another lyrical masterpiece with The Mountain Goats' latest album 'Through This Fire', exploring maritime disasters and human resilience in his signature storytelling style.
Maritime archaeologists are investigating a mysterious shipwreck that emerged on a Victorian beach, believed to have lain hidden for over a century after being revealed by recent wild weather.
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.
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.