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Shipwreck found by schoolboy on Scottish island identified as Revolutionary War frigate later used to hunt whales in Arctic
In 1788, while heading out to the whaling ground, it was wrecked in bad weather. All 56 crew members survived.
Three whales found dead in Orkney stranding
Three bottlenose whales have been found dead on Papa Westray, one of Orkney's northernmost islands. A specialist team from ...
Carved sandstone head unearthed at Orkney archaeological dig
The find was made during a University of the Highlands and Islands Archaeology Institute excavation at Skaill farm on the ...
Orkney counts down to Island Games grand opening
Excitement is building in Orkney as the final countdown begins to the Island Games.Athletes from across the world are in ...
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Golden start in Orkney
THOMAS Atkinson secured Jersey’s first gold medal of the Island Games 2025 Orkney after an excellent performance in the Men’s Triathlon. Competing in the Men’s Individual Final, Atkinson (21) ...
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Three stranded bottlenose whales found dead on Orkney shore
Three northern bottlenose whales have stranded and died in the Orkney Islands. The animals were discovered on a rocky shore ...
Athletes arrive in Orkney for Island Games
More than 250 athletes from Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney and Sark have travelled to Orkney to compete in the 20th Island ...
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Orkney Island Games hailed a success as community spirit shines
Together, we’ve proven that with heart, teamwork, and community spirit, even the smallest places can deliver something ...