The survey work in Orkney will be the first time the CVI has been tested on a cultural World Heritage site. Shark Bay in western Australia - a natural site containing the world's largest and ...

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Almost two dozen businesses were created in the Orkney Islands in the final quarter of last year, new figures show.

Weapons dating back to the 1600s which belonged to a naval captain from Orkney have been gifted to the islands. Captain James Moodie died in 1725. He had received a scimitar and scabbard ...

Orkney is a cluster of 70 islands located just ... so organized tours or car rental are the best options to visit the Neolithic sites, such as the Ring of Brodgar and Skara Brae.

Stand at “the Ness” today and several iconic Stone Age structures are within easy view, forming the core of a World Heritage site called the Heart of Neolithic Orkney. On a heather-clad knoll ...

The team from ORCA Archaeology based at Orkney College are exploring and recording the features and history of the site on behalf of the power firm. Senior project manager Pete Higgins told BBC ...

Today Highland Park unveiled its newest single malt Scotch whisky, Highland Park 56, marking a major milestone for the Orkney-based distillery, and it’s oldest release yet, eclipsing 2023’s ...

Spectacular’ treasures return to Orkney 318 years after being given to captain - Captain James Moodie, of Hoy, was presented ...

The weapons will go on show in The Orkney Museum (Alistair Amer/Orkney Islands Council/PA) “Spectacular” treasures awarded to an Orcadian naval officer for his actions during an 18th century ...