It was a story that in the winter of 1942 would set the printed presses rolling from its beginnings in Orkney, south to Edinburgh and onwards to London.
The Deepdale Monster: National Sea Serpent Day
WATCH Orkney Christmas Tractor Run 2022
We have two videos you can watch, each filmed from different Kirkwall locations
Orkney Christmas Tractor Run 2022
After the great success of last year’s event, The Orkney Christmas Tractor Run will be taking place again this year on 29th of December.
Orkney Christmas Tractor Run 2022
After the great success of last year’s event, The Orkney Christmas Tractor Run will be taking place again this year on 29th of December.
Weather Forecast: Sunshine and scattered showers. Windy and colder later.
Strong southerly then westerly winds. Maximum temperature 7 °C.
Wishing all our readers a Merry Christmas
The Orkney News team wish all our readers, subscribers and contributors best wishes for a happy Christmas. Thank you so much for supporting independent local media.
Weather Forecast: A few showers. Cold and windy.
Some persistent rain will move up into Orkney late in the afternoon. Strong southeasterly winds. Maximum temperature 4 °C.
Twas The Night Before Christmas
“Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;”
Weather Forecast: Fresh northeast winds and scattered wintry showers
Fresh northeast winds. Maximum temperature 2 °C.
Homemade Christmas Gifts for Pets
PDSA, the vet charity, has put together some ideas for making your own gifts for your pets this Christmas.
