Kirkwall2 days agoCruise ship levy could raise £1m a year in OrkneyThe Scottish government is looking at giving local councils powers to charge taxes on cruise ships.2 days agoNE, Orkney & Shetland31 Jan 2025Naval captain's ancient weapons gifted to OrkneyThe scimitar, mace and dagger belonging to Captain James Moodie date back to the 1600s.31 Jan 2025NE, Orkney & Shetland6 Jan 2025Man faces bomb hoax charge after airport disruptionThe 20-year-old Dundee man appears in court after disruption in Orkney at the weekend.6 Jan 2025Scotland5 Jan 2025Man charged over alleged threat to airportFlights at Kirkwall Airport were grounded on Saturday morning after reports of a "threatening communication".5 Jan 2025NE, Orkney & Shetland4 Jan 2025'Threatening communication' grounds flights at airportPolice said there was no reason to believe the threat to the airport was credible.4 Jan 2025NE, Orkney & Shetland21 Oct 2024Second man in court over attempted murder in OrkneyA 38-year-old man was airlifted to hospital with critical injuries and a 39-year-old woman was also treated after the incident.21 Oct 2024NE, Orkney & Shetland18 Oct 2024Man charged over assault in OrkneyA 22-year-old is arrested after an incident outside a premises on Burnmouth Road in Kirkwall. 18 Oct 2024NE, Orkney & Shetland16 Oct 2024Man critically injured in Orkney assaultThe 38-year-old man was airlifted from Kirkwall to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee.16 Oct 2024NE, Orkney & Shetland10 Sep 2024Dead fox found in Orkney which has no known fox populationThe body of the young female animal was discovered in Kirkwall on Tuesday.10 Sep 2024NE, Orkney & Shetland
