One of the greatest architectural achievement of Scotland's Neolithic builders has to be the 5000 year old chambered tomb of Maes Howe in Orkney ... 4.5m/14ft high in the heart of the mound.

Circle a country or region by sea and you will experience its changing character in a way no other trip can rival ...

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Historically, devotion to the Heart of Mary grew up in parallel, but at a lesser intensity than that of devotion to the Heart of Jesus, only starting to become more prominent during the time of St ...

Feb. 11, 2025 — Patients aged between 50 to 70 years with a mechanical heart valve replacement had better long-term survival compared to those with a biological valve, new research has ...

Source: Scottish Government Investment in significant offshore wind project. Ambitious plans to create a major new renewables ...

It's almost 80 years since the end of World War Two, during which Orkney became home to hundreds of Italian prisoners of war. But links forged between the island community and the former prisoners ...

One of the most iconic symbols of Valentine’s Day is the beloved candy heart. Also known as conversation hearts, these tiny, heart-shaped sugar candies have been a Valentine’s staple for ...

Unshaken as I cry, dear Lord, I place my trust in thee. This is my one sweet prayer, dear Lord, my faith, my trust, my love, But most of all in that last hour, when death points up above, O sweet ...

John Swinney says the Government will do everything it can to help people address the “challenges” of island life ahead of his first visit to Orkney as First Minister. Swinney hailed the “unique ...

An incredible line-up of contemporary artists perform with the BBC SSO for Burns Night. Marcus Cordock and Rosemary Moon share the best of Orkney's food, drink and crafts.