Councillors in Orkney have voted narrowly in favour of ... Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has recommended an 8% increase. Shetland Islands Council has proposed a 10% rise. All three island councils ...

THE LOCAL tourism sector is being invited to attend an in-person workshop about exploring the feasibility of a visitor levy ...

If you crave relaxation but don’t want to give up city comforts, this charming seaside town offers the perfect balance ...

THE SHETLAND women’s football team are set to join a major cup competition for the first time next month as they build up to this summer’s Island Games ...

It’s a wonder the wild islands of Orkney have never truly been captured on the big screen before. That has changed with the release in October last year of The Outrun, starring Saoirse Ronan as ...

The Orkney Folk Festival has announced its full programme for the 2025 event. The festival, which will take place between May ...

Businesses across the north of Scotland are being encouraged to enter this year’s Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards.

Shetland Islands Council has agreed to a 10% increase ... For an average band D property, the increases would mean an annual bill of: In Orkney, the proposed increase is forecast to raise an ...

Shetland Islands Council has agreed to a 10% increase in bills, while Western Isles authority Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has agreed on a 7.5% rise. In Orkney, the proposed increase is forecast to ...