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Three Scottish destinations named in top list of best places to visit in the UK

THREE destinations in Scotland have been named as some of the best places to visit in the UK for 2023.

The National (Scotland)

Fire crews race to Glasgow Airport runway after emergency landing amid 'burning smell'

The American Airlines flight from Frankfurt to Dallas sent out the Squawk 7700 code as it flew over Orkney before diverting south at around midday on Sunday.

Daily Record

Pensioner seriously injured after being hit by van in Orkney

An 84-year-old female pedestrian was involved in a collision

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The happiest and unhappiest places in Scotland named by new ONS data - full list

A new report has revealed which parts of Scotland have the highest and lowest levels of happiness, life satisfaction, and anxiety.

Daily Record

Orkney amongst the latest areas to announce Supreme Court verdict rally

SINCE the date for the Supreme Court's indyref case verdict was announced, the number of rallies being held to react across Scotland has continued…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish chef Gordon Ramsay charging £400 a head for Hogmanay dinner without drinks

The 56-year-old celebrity chef is serving items including duck tea, Orkney scallops and roast veal at his flagship eatery in Chelsea.

Edinburgh Live

‘You should remain silent’: John Shuttleworth squares up to his own creator

Graham Fellows’ film Father Earth records the Sheffield comedian’s trip to Orkney with his dad – and a bid to step out of his alter ego’s shadow

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New island recycling scheme is 'key milestone' for Scotland

A NEW recycling initiative has been launched on Orkney in a “key milestone” ahead of Scotland's upcoming national deposit scheme.

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh property: Inside the 'sea view' cottage half the price of a city flat

A cottage with a "sea view" has recently gone on the market in Orkney, and at just £70,000 it is around half the price of a standard one-bedroom flat in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Live

The happiest places to live in Scotland named

Scoring a brilliant 8.2/10 in Life Satisfaction, Orkney takes first place as the happiest place to live in Scotland.

Daily Record

Fixer-upper Scottish island cottage hits the market for £70k boasting a 'beautiful sea view'

The Scottish cottage is located in North Ronaldsay. This area is Orkney's most northerly island and the one bedroom home boasts some stunning sea views for a quiet retreat.

Glasgow Live

OAP dies in hospital after horrific crash in Orkney as two others taken to hospital

Whilma Hutchison, 82, sadly passed away in hospital following the crash on Saturday, October 15.

Daily Record

Distilleries, golden eagles … and Macbeth: seven slow adventures in the Scottish Highlands and islands

Go at your own pace as you travel the path less followed – spend a morning foraging for lunch, learn to knit in Shetland or try aurora borealis hunting in Orkney this autumn and winter

The Guardian - UK

Pensioner dies in hospital after two-car crash in Orkney

Emergency services attended the scene of the collision near Finstown, where two male drivers and female passenger were left with injuries from the crash.

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Three rushed to hospital after horror crash on A965 as road remains closed

Mercy crews sped to the Orkney road last night, with an investigation into the incident now underway.

The Guardian - UK

Country diary: A rare floral resident on the cliffs

Yesnaby, Orkney: Scottish primroses grow only in a few remote spots and finding them is a matter of local knowledge

The National (Scotland)

Tory minister to travel to Orkney in 'desperate attempt' to shore up Union support

NADHIM Zahawi will travel to Orkney to chair the first meeting in a series designed to boost support for the Union throughout the UK.

The National (Scotland)

Ferry passengers seek compensation for injuries after vessel ran aground

Passengers injured when a ferry ran aground on the island of Swona in Orkney are taking legal action in a bid to receive compensation.

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Six passengers injured when a ferry ran aground in Orkney seek compensation

The incident happened around 2pm on July 5 during a crossing between Gills Bay, near John O'Groats in Caithness, and St Margaret's Hope on South Ronaldsay in Orkney.

The National (Scotland)

Visitor centre at iconic Scots landmark among projects sharing £4.45m island fund

A NEW visitor centre at one of Scotland’s most recognisable landmarks is among the projects to have received a share of a multi-million pound fund…

Daily Record

Orkney church to become 'heating hub' for locals who can't pay energy bills

St Margaret's Church in Orkney is inviting members of the community to spend their day at the facility if they can't afford to heat their homes this winter.

The National (Scotland)

Orkney and Fair Isle ‘chairmaking guardians’ raise awareness of endangered craft

TWO of the last remaining makers of Orkney and Fair Isle chairs are taking part in a special event to try to help turn round the fortunes of their…

Daily Record

The best places to go in Scotland as Reddit launches staycation travel guide

The social media site is using Reddit users experiences to help pick the best places to go.

Daily Record

Torpedo destroyed on Scapa Flow seabed just metres from oil pipeline

A five-strong Explosive Ordnance Disposal team travelled 400-miles north from their base at Faslane to reach the scene near Orkney on Friday.

The National (Scotland)

Orkney-based green energy firm secures £8m funding for tidal turbine

A GREEN energy company says it has reached a milestone after securing £8 million of funding for its tidal turbine device.

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