The Orkney News is a community based newspaper. It is online, not for profit and free to view.

No trees were harmed in its making.

All our articles are fact checked but if it’s opinions you want then we have a wide range of contributors who have regular columns.

We encourage you to comment on the articles and on our Facebook page,however, we have a zero tolerance policy to anyone using hate speech or personal insults. So if you do that your comment will be removed.

We hope you enjoy what we have to offer. Every day there are new posts and columns published. If you would like to contribute articles, photos, letters or write for us then use the contact form on the website, message us on our Facebook page, Twitter account, or e:mail fiona@theorkneynews.scot.

Editor: Fiona Grahame