The mysterious Scottish island with Viking ruins that is only accessible at low tide
In particular, the Brough of Birsay is a hidden gem with a fascinating history. An uninhabited tidal island off the northwest ...
Highland raises no objection to Orkney wind farm
Highland council have voted to raise no objections to plans for a 125-turbine wind farm off the north Caithness coast. The ...
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Unsung Places: Orkney in the North Sea
Start with the fact that the main island is, incongruously, called "Mainland" and then go on unfettered by logic from there. But Orkney's trump card is history: Stone Age history, Viking history ...
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Campaigner warns ‘monster turbines’ will destroy views along north coast of Caithness and Sutherland
Highland councillors will raise no objection to West of Orkney Windfarm’s offshore plans at a site around 25km from the north ...
Orkney islands: where to visit
Picture the scene: it’s approaching sunset at Eynhallow Sound, a stretch of sea between Mainland and Rousay. Seals with oily ...
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125-turbine offshore wind farm can bring ‘significant benefits to north of Scotland’
Highland councillors will raise no objection to West of Orkney Windfarm’s offshore plans at a site around 25km from the north ...