Researchers have said more than half the vessels in Scotland are essentially “invisible” to standard maritime tracking ...

The best-selling author behind TV series Shetland has announced the return of her fictional detective, DI Jimmy Perez. Ann Cleeves' new book, The Killing Stones, picks up after a gap of seven ...

The latest series of the long-running island ... Orkney, are revealed with 100 days to go until the Games. A family was surprised by the uninvited guest who wreaked havoc in their kitchen in Shetland.

THE COUNTDOWN is on until the Orkney 2025 Island Games, with tomorrow (Thursday) marking just 100 days to go until the games ...

The number of people who have the gene that causes the condition has been accurately counted for the first time in 35 years.

Stunning images were captured by a photographer who traveled along the west coast of the Scottish islands, showing the scenic life of those who live in the remote areas.

An initiative granting free mainland travel to young island dwellers is being expanded. Starting June 23, those aged 19-21 ...

The number of curlew wading birds in Orkney is on the rise again after a drive to reduce the number of predatory stoats. The ...

More young Shetlanders will be able to benefit from free journeys on NorthLink ferries. The Scottish government has today ...

Young people will be allowed four singles or two returns for free each year between their home island and the mainland.

Volunteers from the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Shorewatch in Shetland, the Hebridean Whale ... fishing and aquaculture. The Orkney Islands showed a higher rate, with 58% of vessels broadcasting.