Efforts continue to trace a man missing from Papa Stronsay.

Justin Evans, 24, was last seen within Golgotha Monastery shortly before midnight on Saturday, April 11.

He is described as being around 6ft tall, with short hair and a dark beard.

Mr Evans speaks with a New Zealand accent and was last seen he was wearing a white robe.

Inspec...

A unique UK-wide fundraising campaign is appealing for people named Kirsty or Kirstie in Orkney to come forward and help raise funds to support research into childhood brain tumours.

Eleven-year-old Kirsty Waugh, from Royal Tunbridge Wells, is aiming to find all her namesakes nationwide, and is closing in on 1,900 so far.

The campaign is aiming to raise vi...

An exclusive range of Highland Park merchandise is being created to reflect the distillery’s light and refreshing look.

Upgrades to some tours are also planned, giving customers the chance to see new parts of the distillery following the major modernisation efforts of recent years.

Beyond the changes at Highland Park, a new archive selection is offering th...

Emergency services have launched a search, after reports of a man going missing from Papa Stronsay.

HM Coastguard, the RNLI and Police Scotland have been involved in the operation, after being notified of the disappearance yesterday.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “A search, involving police and HM Coastguard, is underway on Papa Stronsay, Orkney, fol...

Looking for a job? Check out the current vacancies available across Orkney in the Jobs section on our website, updated weekly.

There you will find a full listing of positions currently advertised in The Orcadian – the number one platform in Orkney to help you find a career move that’s right for you.