Arguably the best place to eat in town, the Kirkwall Hotel’s grand dining space offers equally grand feasts that sweep around the isles. Kick off with a hearty Kirkwall Bay chowder or fried Grimbister ...

Arguably the best place to eat in town, the Kirkwall Hotel’s grand dining space offers equally grand feasts that sweep around the isles. Kick off with a hearty Kirkwall Bay chowder or fried Grimbister ...

It was back in Orkney, however, that in October 1725 he was shot in the chest in Kirkwall, amid what has been described as a family feud. He died from his wounds, aged 80. To date there has only ...

Kirkwall Airport in Orkney suspended operations on Saturday morning following a report of a "threatening communication". Emergency crews attended the terminal, but it was later deemed the threat ...

The weapons will go on show in The Orkney Museum (Alistair Amer/Orkney ... was shot in the chest at close range on Broad Street in Kirkwall, while on his way to renew his appointment as justice ...

Well, 2024 was quite a year for five-star hotels. Take London, which was a clear hotspot (and will continue to be, for some time): Mandarin Oriental opened its second spot in the capital ...

Orkney is set to host the 20th International ... “The Games kick off with a spectacular Opening Ceremony and Athletes’ Parade in Kirkwall on Saturday, 12th July, with highlights throughout ...

The airport has since fully reopened. Highlands and Islands Airport Limited, which operates Kirkwall Airport, has advised travellers to contact their airlines for updates. Officers are continuing ...

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