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group of 5,000-year-old sites that include the preserved village of Skara Brae and the Ring of Brodgar stone circle". The Hoy area's landscape is also attractive to visitors, "with its scattered woodland, steep valleys, high cliffs and the famous Old Man, a withered red sandstone sea stack". In 2017, 62% of tourists to Orkney visited for its heritage. The
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conversion system", developed by a consortium known as the HyDIME project. Initially hydrogen was to power only the auxiliary engine but the plan calls for later using this fuel for the primary engine. The report suggested that "if all goes well, hydrogen ferries could be sailing between Orkney's islands within six months".
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stated that "Orkney creates more clean electricity than its inhabitants need. Even after exporting to the UK national grid, the islands' winds, waves and tides generate about 130% of the electricity its population needs – all of it from clean sources". A report about sustainable energy in the islands
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A report published in February 2020 stated that spending by visitors increased from ÂŁ49.5 million in 2017 to ÂŁ67.1 million in 2019, making this a significant sector of the economy. The primary attractions that encourage tourism include the "Heart of Neolithic Orkney" on the main island, defined as "a
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The navy base became run down after the war, eventually closing in 1957. The problem of a declining population was significant in the post-war years, though in the last decades of the 20th century, there was a recovery and life in Orkney focused on growing prosperity and the emergence of a relatively
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The Scandinavian peoples, relatively recent converts to Christianity, tended to confer martyrdom and sainthood on leading figures of the day who met violent deaths. Magnus and Haakon Paulsson had been co-rulers of Orkney, and although he had a reputation for piety, there is no suggestion that Magnus
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In 2018, a stoat eradication project was presented by NatureScot to be applied "across Orkney Mainland, South Ronaldsay, Burray, Glimps Holm, Lamb Holm and Hunda, and the biosecurity activities delivered on the non-linked islands of the archipelago". The Orkney Native Wildlife Project planned to use
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as part of a new project" starting in 2021. A hydrogen combustion engine system was to be connected to the airport's heating system. The scheme planned to reduce the significant emissions that were created with older technology that heated buildings and water. This was part of the plan formulated by
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Additional specific information about the status of the hydrogen scheme was published in late November 2020 by Orkney Islands Council. A few weeks earlier, another report indicated that the world's first hydrogen-fueled ferry was to be tested on the Orkney Islands, using "a hydrogen/diesel dual fuel
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67.2% of voters in Orkney voted no to the question "Should Scotland be an independent country?" This was the highest no vote by percentage in any council area in Scotland. Turnout for the referendum was at 83.7% in Orkney with 10,004 votes cast in the area against independence by comparison to 4,883
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The average annual rainfall varies from 850 millimetres (33 in) to 940 millimetres (37 in). Winds are a key feature of the climate and even in summer there are almost constant breezes. In winter, there are frequent strong winds, with an average of 52 hours of gales being recorded annually.
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In the modern era, the population peaked in the mid-19th century at just over 32,000 and declined for a century thereafter to a low of fewer than 18,000 in the 1970s. Declines were particularly significant in the outlying islands, some of which remain vulnerable to ongoing losses. Although Orkney is
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there are around 1,500 businesses on the island. More than 90% have fewer than 10 employees. 11,000 jobs, of which around 5,000 are part-time ... There's not much manufacturing, beyond food and drink processing (think cheese and whisky), and apart from the Flotta oil terminal, it lacks big private
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is relatively mild and the soils are extremely fertile; most of the land is farmed, and agriculture is the most important sector of the economy. The significant wind and marine energy resources are of growing importance; the amount of electricity that Orkney generates annually from renewable energy
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Orkney's success in creating hydrogen using clean energy demonstrates that it can be done at scale. The islands are already using hydrogen to power vehicles, and it will soon be used to heat a local primary school. Now, Orkney is hoping to use hydrogen fuel cells to power a seagoing vessel able to
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were built to close most of the access channels; these had the additional advantage of creating causeways enabling travellers to go from island to island by road instead of being obliged to rely on ferries. The causeways were constructed by Italian prisoners of war, who also constructed the ornate
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The soil of Orkney is generally very fertile and most of the land is taken up by farms, agriculture being by far the most important sector of the economy and providing employment for a quarter of the workforce according to a 2008 report. More than 90% of agricultural land is used for grazing for
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The history of Orkney prior to this time is largely the history of the ruling aristocracy. From then on ordinary people emerge with greater clarity. An influx of Scottish entrepreneurs helped to create a diverse and independent community that included farmers, fishermen and merchants that called
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The volume of visitors arriving on ferries declined substantially in 2020, by 71%, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A news report added that cruise ships also did not arrive and there were "no day trippers and no holiday lets" as of 25 April 2020. Several major events were cancelled: St Magnus
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The introduction of a ground predator like the stoat to islands such as Orkney, where there are no native ground predators, is very bad news for Orkney's native species. Stoats are accomplished predators and pose a very serious threat to Orkney's wildlife, including: the native Orkney vole,
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began the implementation of a Regional Power Zone in the Orkney archipelago, involving "active network management" that will make better use of existing infrastructure and allow a further 15 MW of new "non-firm generation" output from renewables onto the network. 1.5 MW of
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registered enterprises 55% were in agriculture, forestry and fishing, 12% in manufacturing and construction, 12% in wholesale, retail and repairs, and 5% in hotels and restaurants. A further 5% were public service related. 55% of these businesses employ between 5 and 49 people.
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has gained some currency of late. The idea is however dismissed out of hand by many scholars. For example, Thompson (2008) states "Henry's fictitious trip to America continues to receive a good deal of unfortunate publicity, but it belongs to fantasy rather than real
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and said, "I order you and all your subjects to be baptised. If you refuse, I'll have you killed on the spot and I swear I will ravage every island with fire and steel." Unsurprisingly, Sigurd agreed and the islands became Christian at a stroke, receiving their own
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Sigurd The Mighty's son Gurthorm ruled for a single winter after Sigurd's death and died childless. Rognvald's son Hallad inherited the title but, unable to constrain Danish raids in Orkney, he gave up the earldom and returned to Norway, which according to the
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is a native of Orkney, a term that reflects a strongly held identity with a tradition of understatement. Although the annexation of the earldom by Scotland took place over five centuries ago in 1472, some Orcadians regard themselves as Orcadians first and
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Agricultural improvements beginning in the 17th century resulted in the enclosure of the commons and ultimately in the Victorian era the emergence of large and well-managed farms using a five-shift rotation system and producing high-quality beef cattle.
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The northern group of islands is the most extensive and consists of a large number of moderately sized islands, linked to the Mainland by ferries and by air services. Farming, fishing and tourism are the main sources of income for most of the islands.
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Anderson notes "'The Orkneys' is now, perhaps thankfully, out of fashion, but the fact is that it was once in fashion." The BBC in Scotland generally avoid this usage e.g. although there are numerous examples of its continuing use elsewhere e.g.
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and will spread to other areas of Scotland that have access to clean electricity. To achieve that goal, the government announced an investment of ÂŁ100 million in the hydrogen sector "for the ÂŁ180 million Emerging Energy Technologies Fund".
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Ferries serve both to link Orkney to the rest of Scotland, and also to link together the various islands of the Orkney archipelago. Ferry services operate between Orkney and the Scottish mainland and Shetland on the following routes:
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not indigenous to the culture of the islands. However, at least two tartans with Orkney connections have been registered and a tartan has been designed for Sanday by one of the island's residents, and there are pipe bands in Orkney.
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listed two options. A new cable could be laid for exporting of energy to the mainland but another proposal has progressed rapidly since that time: making "excess renewable power into another fuel – such as hydrogen – and then it".
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in many ways very distinct from the other islands and archipelagos of Scotland these trends are very similar to those experienced elsewhere. The archipelago's population grew by 11% in the decade to 2011 as recorded by the
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are found on western Hoy, on Deerness in eastern Mainland and on Shapinsay. Correlation between the Hoy volcanics and the other two exposures has been proposed, but differences in chemistry mean this remains uncertain.
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in Canada. The harsh winter weather of Orkney and the Orcadian reputation for sobriety and their boat handling skills made them ideal candidates for the rigours of the Canadian north. During this period, burning
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Chalmers, Jim "Agriculture in Orkney Today" in Omand (2003) p. 127, 133 quoting the Scottish Executive Agricultural Census of 2001 and stating that 80% of the land area is farmed if rough grazing is included.
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lay at the northern extremity of the British Isles. Similarly, Ritchie describes Tacitus' claims that Rome "conquered" Orkney as "a political puff, for there is no evidence of Roman military presence".
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Beuermann, Ian "Jarla SÇŤgur Orkneyja. Status and power of the earls of Orkney according to their sagas" in Steinsland, Gro; SigurĂ°sson, JĂłn ViĂ°ar; Rekda, Jan Erik and Beuermann, Ian (eds) (2011)
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on common issues, such as broadband connectivity, and provide a platform for them to communicate directly with the government on the challenges island communities face in terms of levelling up.
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classless society. Orkney was rated as the best place to live in Scotland in both 2013 and 2014, and in 2019 the best place to live in the UK, according to the Halifax Quality of Life survey.
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chose not to contest the seat to give the movement a "free run". Their candidate, John Goodlad, came 4th with 3,095 votes, 14.5% of those cast, but the experiment has not been repeated.
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and air connections to the other islands and to the outside world. The island is more heavily populated (75% of Orkney's population) than the other islands and has much fertile
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Fishing has declined in importance, but still employed 345 individuals in 2001, about 3.5% of the islands' economically active population, the modern industry concentrating on
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The Devonian and older rocks of Orkney are cut by a series of WSW–ENE to N–S trending faults, many of which were active during deposition of the Devonian sequences. A strong
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that is up to 800 metres (870 yd) thick in places. It lies unconformably upon steeply inclined flagstones, the interpretation of which is a matter of continuing debate.
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oil terminal. Retailing accounts for 17.5% of total employment, and public services also play a significant role, employing a third of the islands' workforce. There are two
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that draws on the islands' Scandinavian connections. Local customs in the past included marriage ceremonies at the Odin Stone that formed part of the Stones of Stenness.
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in Scotland and realigned the boundaries of many of Scotland's counties. Subsequently, Orkney County Council was created in 1890. Orkney County Council was based at the
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fishery. There is little evidence of an Orcadian fleet until the 19th century, but it grew rapidly, and 700 boats were involved by the 1840s with Stronsay and later
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received Orkney and Shetland from Harald as an earldom as reparation for the death of his son in battle in Scotland, and then passed the earldom on to his brother
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on Westray with Papa Westray - this provides a vital local service for schoolchildren on Papay as well as supplementing existing through sailings from Kirkwall.
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Initially a pagan culture, detailed information about the turn to the Christian religion in the islands of Scotland during the Norse era is elusive. The
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When the sagas were written down Orkney had been Christian for 200 years or more and this conversion tale has been described as "blatantly unhistorical".
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and Orkney Islands Council. A report issued in October 2020 stated that over 5,000 traps had been deployed. Specifics were provided as to the locations.
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lies to the east of Scapa Flow and is linked by causeway to South Ronaldsay, which hosts cultural events such as the Festival of the Horse and the Boys'
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Orkney as a whole, since 1887, has been associated specifically with and as a recruiting area of the following military units that have received the
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on the Mainland, has been dated to 6820–6660 BC, indicating the presence of Mesolithic nomadic tribes. The earliest known permanent settlement is at
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remains from this period are less impressive, the fertile soils and rich seas of Orkney probably provided the Picts with a comfortable living. The
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sheep and cattle, with cereal production utilising about 4% (4,200 hectares (10,000 acres)) and woodland occupying only 134 hectares (330 acres).
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The islands are mainly low-lying except for some sharply rising sandstone hills on Mainland, Rousay and Hoy (where the tallest point in Orkney,
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Orkney has one of the highest uptakes of electric vehicles in the UK with more than 2% of the vehicles on the road being electric, as of 2019.
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and Finstown (7), the 8 (which does a circular route to and from Kirkwall and Finstown via Stromness and the West Mainland villages, such as
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Genetic studies have shown that 25% of the gene pool of Orkney derives from Norwegian ancestors who occupied the islands in the 9th century.
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In 2021, the island's three-vehicle minibus service for disabled people was a target for hackers seeking a ÂŁ1,000 ransom in cryptocurrency.
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series, as may be seen on the Mainland, where a narrow strip is exposed between Stromness and Inganess, and again in the small island of
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and complete darkness is unknown. This long twilight is known in the Northern Isles as the "simmer dim". Winter nights are long. On the
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employers ... Fisheries off Orkney are only half as important to employment as in Shetland, and farming is roughly twice as important.
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in 681 in which Orkney was "annihilated" may have led to a weakening of the local power base and helped the Norse come to prominence.
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visited Britain – probably sometime between 322 and 285 BC – and described it as triangular in shape, with a northern tip called
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The expression "ferry louper" has a literal meaning of "ferry jumper" i.e. one who has jumped off a ferry as distinct from a native.
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Coull (2003) quotes the old saying that an Orcadian is a farmer with a boat, in contrast to a Shetlander, who is a fisherman with a
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The island is mostly low-lying (especially East Mainland) but with coastal cliffs to the north and west and two sizeable lochs: the
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and other standing stones. Many of the Neolithic settlements were abandoned around 2500 BC, possibly due to changes in the climate.
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from the late 8th century onwards. The nature of this transition is controversial, and theories range from peaceful integration to
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They were certainly politically organised. Ritchie notes the presence of an Orcadian ruler at the court of a Pictish high king at
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In September 2021, archaeologists announced the discovery of two polished stone balls in a 5500-year-old Neolithic burial tomb in
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In addition to the Mainland, most of the remaining islands are divided into two groups: the North Isles and the South Isles. The
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built about 700 BC and similar finds have been made at Bu on the Mainland and Pierowall Quarry on Westray. The most impressive
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Abrams, Lesley "Conversion and the Church in the Hebrides in the Viking Age: "A Very Difficult Thing Indeed" in Ballin Smith
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with 700 trees and lush gardens was created from a boggy hillside near Stenness during the second half of the 20th century.
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In July 2023, Orkney Council were investigating proposals to change its status, looking at options that included becoming a
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Thompson (2008) suggests that there was an element of Roman "boasting" involved, given that it was known to them that the
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Statistical Bulletin: 2011 Census: First Results on Population and Household Estimates for Scotland Release 1C (Part Two)
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sources exceeds its demand. Temperatures average 4 Â°C (39 Â°F) in winter and 12 Â°C (54 Â°F) in summer.
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The Seaforth Highlanders, Queens Own Highlanders, The Highlanders Regiment and 4th Battalion Royal Regiment of Scotland.
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and have a rich body of folklore. Orkney contains some of the oldest and best-preserved Neolithic sites in Europe; the "
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Lamb (2003) counted 60 words "with correlates in Old Norse only" and 500 Scots expressions in common use in the 1950s.
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the Scottish government for the Highlands and Islands "to become the world's first net zero aviation region by 2040".
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have led excavations at the Ness of Brodgar, contributing to tourism to the area and driving interest in archaeology.
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Marshall, J.E.A., & Hewett, A.J. "Devonian" in Evans, D., Graham C., Armour, A., & Bathurst, P. (eds) (2003)
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that provides a food source for many species of fish, seabirds, seals, whales and dolphins, and are now protected as
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The Orkney Movement, a political party that supported devolution for Orkney from the rest of Scotland, contested the
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The other islands in the group are classified as north or south of the Mainland. Exceptions are the remote islets of
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The Heart of Neolithic Orkney in its Contemporary Contexts: A case study in heritage management and community values
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invasion of Britain the "King of Orkney" was one of 11 British leaders who is said to have submitted to the Emperor
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Native Orcadians refer to the non-native residents of the islands as "ferry loupers" ("loup" meaning "jump" in the
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and many dialect words of Norse origin remain in use. The Orcadian word most frequently encountered by visitors is
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breed that has evolved to eat seaweed. Their unique genetic inheritance makes them of interest to conservationists.
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Ioannis Tzetzes, Chiliades, book 8, 8.63 CONCERNING THE ISLES OF THE HESPERIDES AND THE BRITISH ISLES (STORY 218)
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The first averages table below is for the largest settlement Kirkwall's weather station, the second is for the
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Lawson Handley, L-J; Byrne, K.; Santucci, F.; Townsend, S.; Taylor, M.; Bruford, M. W.; Hewitt, G. M. (2007).
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covering 34 rural settlements. Ten of these CCAs were formed on Mainland, replacing 13 civil parishes and two
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A new report, published in September 2020, provided updates about several significant aspects of the economy:
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began to influence the islands towards the close of the Pictish era, perhaps principally through the role of
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often used Orkney as a raiding base before being killed in 954. Thorfinn's death and presumed burial at the
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at different times during the early period and from the mid-twelfth century to 1472 was subordinate to the
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in age, is dominated by lacustrine beds of the lower and upper Stromness Flagstones that were deposited in
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Ideology and power in the Viking and Middle Ages: Scandinavia, Iceland, Ireland, Orkney and the Faeroes
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The word is of uncertain origin and has also been attested in the Lothians and Fife in the 19th century.
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ferry to and from Aberdeen and Lerwick, at Hatston Ferry Terminal, to Kirkwall, Finstown and Stromness.
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expeditions carried out against Norway and the coasts of mainland Scotland. In response, Norwegian king
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are both linked by ferry to the Mainland and Hoy, and the latter is known for its large oil terminal.
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in 1066. Paul and Erlend quarrelled as adults and this dispute carried on to the next generation. The
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MacMahon, Peter and Walker, Helen (18 May 2007) "Winds of change sweep Scots town halls". Edinburgh.
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The Scottish mainland is often referred to as "Scotland" in Orkney, with "the mainland" referring to
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Inter-island ferry services connect all the inhabited islands to Orkney Mainland and are operated by
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From at least the 16th century, boats from mainland Scotland and the Netherlands dominated the local
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has recently come into prominence. Although Orkney is connected to the mainland, it generates over
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and who proved themselves increasingly able to defend their rights against their feudal overlords.
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1654 map of Orkney and Shetland. Mapmakers at this time continued to use the original Latin name
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Usage of the plural "Orkneys" dates from the 18th century or earlier and was used by for example
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Nicol, Christopher (2012) Eric Linklater's Private Angelo and The Dark of Summer Glasgow: ASLS
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During most years, the islands are the home of several international festivals, including the
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The Middle Devonian is divided into three main groups. The lower part of the sequence, mostly
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owed allegiance both to Norway for Orkney and to the Scottish crown through their holdings as
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that originated from the bed of the North Sea demonstrate the influence of ice action on the
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on South Ronaldsay but there is no evidence for this other than the coincidence of the name.
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Orkney has a cool temperate climate that is remarkably mild and steady for such a northerly
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saw a significant influx of Norwegian settlers during the late 8th and early 9th centuries.
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Trichecodon huxlei (Mammalia: Odobenidae) in the Pleistocene of southeastern United States.
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South Ronaldsay and Burray (union of ancient parishes of St Mary's, St Peter's, and Burray)
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Kirkwall Airport in Orkney was scheduled "to have its heat and power decarbonised through
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Breeze, David J. "The ancient geography of Scotland" in Smith and Banks (2002) pp. 11–13.
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according to a 2015 report. This comes mainly from wind turbines situated across Orkney.
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To tourists, one of the fascinations of the islands is their "nightless" summers. On the
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Facilitate generation connections on Orkney by automatic distribution network management
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on South Ronaldsay (seasonal passenger only service, operated by John o' Groats Ferries)
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briefly became a mainstay of the islands' economy. For example, on Shapinsay over 3,000
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in Orkney, en route to mainland Scotland, created a disputed succession that led to the
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ending. Some earlier sources alternatively hypothesise that Orkney comes from the Latin
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Haynes, S., Jaarola M., & Searle, J.B. (2003). "Phylogeography of the common vole (
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Scotland's Census 2001 – Occasional Paper No 10: Statistics for Inhabited Islands
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West Over Sea: Studies in Scandinavian Sea-borne Expansion and Settlement Before 1300
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The University of California, Irvine. Revised 8 March 2003. Retrieved 4 October 2007.
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Within Orkney, the council operates airports on most of the larger islands including
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had "discovered and subjugated the Orcades hitherto unknown" (although both Mela and
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Festival, Orkney Folk Festival, Stromness Shopping Week and the Agricultural Shows.
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In the 17th century, Orcadians formed the overwhelming majority of employees of the
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University Library, University in Bergen. (Norwegian). Retrieved 13 September 2009.
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can occasionally be seen on the northern horizon during moderate auroral activity.
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stained glass window depicting "Margaret, queen of Scotland and daughter of Norway"
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Westray and Papa Westray Craft and Tourist Associations. Retrieved 7 January 2010.
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Stronsay (union of ancient parishes of Lady, St Nicholas, and Stronsay St Peter's)
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It is often believed that the princess's death is associated with the village of
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was transferred in its entirety to Scapa Flow to await a decision on its future.
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Evidence of the Viking presence is widespread and includes the settlement at the
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The islands have been inhabited for at least 8,500 years, originally occupied by
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ac simul incognitas ad id tempus insulas, quas Orcadas vocant, invenit domuitque
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The report expressed concern about the loss of business caused by the worldwide
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For example at the Fall of Warness the tide can run at 4 m/s (7.8 knots).
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until 24 May 1746, over a month after the defeat of the main Jacobite army at
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The Millennium Atlas: petroleum geology of the central and northern North Sea
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and has about 70 islands, of which 20 are inhabited. The largest island, the
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Registered Power Zone Annual Report for period 1 April 2006 to 31 March 2007
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is an unusual breed of domesticated animal, subsisting largely on a diet of
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Crawford, Barbara E. "Orkney in the Middle Ages" in Omand (2003) pp. 78–79.
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Crawford, Barbara E. "Orkney in the Middle Ages" in Omand (2003) pp. 72–73.
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Crawford, Barbara E. "Orkney in the Middle Ages" in Omand (2003) pp. 66–68.
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There is convincing place-name evidence for the Picts' use of Brythonic or
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broadcasts throughout Orkney on an FM transmitter just outside Thurso. The
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on the third Saturday in August. It is also the location of the Neolithic
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The 45: Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Untold Story of the Jacobite Rising
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Ballin Smith, Beverley; Taylor, Simon; and Williams, Gareth (eds) (2007)
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At the beginning of recorded history, the islands were inhabited by the
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near the Ring of Brodgar and various island sites such as Tofts Ness on
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Thomson, William P.L. "Agricultural Improvement" in Omand (2003) p. 98.
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Universitas, Norsken som døde (Norwegian) Retrieved 13 September 2009.
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The Bridge of Brodgar, Stenness, 1875 by Walter Hugh Patton (1828–1895)
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A 2009 report indicated the traditional sectors of the economy export
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and Egilsay has the ruins of the only round-towered church in Orkney.
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Climate data for Kirkwall, 26m asl, 1991–2020 normals, Extremes 1951–
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Crawford, Iain "The wheelhouse" in Smith and Banks (2002) pp. 118–22.
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second. However in response to the national identity question in the
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at its northern end is the highest elevation in the archipelago. The
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Not listed in mid-2020 census, indicating a population less than 500.
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the first Sinclair Earl, voyaged to North America many years before
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within the Kingdom of Norway or just staying in the United Kingdom.
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constructions. Four of the main Neolithic sites are included in the
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Chalmers, Jim "Agriculture in Orkney Today" in Omand (2003) p. 129.
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since 1950, longer than any other they represent in Great Britain.
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the sun rises at 09:05 and sets at 15:16. At this time of year the
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was built and decorated by Italian prisoners of war working on the
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This article incorporates text from a publication now in the
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Genetic study reveals 30% of white British DNA has German ancestry
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Mykura, W. (with contributions by Flinn, D. & May, F.) (1976)
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Brown, John Flett "Geology and Landscape" in Omand (2003) pp. 4–5.
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fold traverses Eday and Shapinsay, the axis trending north-south.
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The local people are known as Orcadians; they speak a distinctive
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Orkney has a rich folklore, and many of the former tales concern
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Other small uninhabited islands in the North Isles group include
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is at the centre of the North Isles. The centre of the island is
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The German sailors opened the seacocks and scuttled all the ships
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structures of Orkney are the ruins of later round towers called "
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Brown, John Flett "Geology and Landscape" in Omand (2003) p. 10.
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Brown, John Flett "Geology and Landscape" in Omand (2003) p. 19.
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The coastline is well known for its colourful flowers including
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The best known literary figures from modern Orkney are the poet
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Source 2: Royal Dutch Meteorological Institute/KMNI Infoclimat
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This article is about the Scottish islands. For other uses, see
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Ritchie, Graham "The Early Peoples" in Omand (2003) pp. 32, 34.
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Constitutional status of Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
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is found only on the coasts of Orkney and nearby Caithness and
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and the island's main industries have been peat extraction and
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The Mainland is the largest island of Orkney. Both of Orkney's
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Steering the Stone Ships: The Story of Orkney Kirks and People
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Institute of Geological Sciences. Natural Environment Council.
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Local buses around the Orkney Mainland, as well as across the
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Climate data for Orkney: Loch of Hundland, 28m asl, 1981–2010
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Waugh, Doreen J. "Orkney Place-names" in Omand (2003) p. 116.
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Orkney has significant wind and marine energy resources, and
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The Old Man of Hoy is formed from sandstone of the uppermost
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Lamb, Gregor "The Orkney Tongue" in Omand (2003) pp. 250–53.
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The Law of the Sea: The European Union and Its Member States
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are served from Kirkwall harbour, while the northern end of
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published more specific information about the hydrogen plan:
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to the south-east contains the site of Cubbie Roo's castle.
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settlers arriving from the late ninth century reinterpreted
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Not all was going well as of 15 January 2021, according to
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on the Mainland is the second-largest settlement in Orkney.
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The Viking Age in Caithness, Orkney and the North Atlantic
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of Norway, who forcibly Christianised Orkney. Painting by
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Orkney is separated from the mainland of Scotland by the
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on his way from Ireland to Norway. The King summoned the
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Archipelago, county and council area in northern Scotland
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General Register Office for Scotland (28 November 2003)
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Sigurd the Stout was Thorfinn Skull-splitter's grandson.
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2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum
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is south of Stronsay and has a population of only five.
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lie much further to the east across the Stronsay Firth.
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of the Liberal Democrats. Before McArthur the MSP was
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The Maeshowe inscriptions date from the 12th century.
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never became as dominant as in other Scottish ports.
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Aberdeen to Kirkwall (operated by NorthLink Ferries)
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at the Ness of Brodgar have contributed to Orkney's
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lie further south, closer to the Scottish mainland.
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St Andrews and Deerness (united at an unknown date)
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Archived from 9494:from the original on 20 March 2021 8969:"Covid-19 – islands fund now open" 8409:from the original on 25 April 2009 8347: 8259:"Genuki: Evie and Rendall, Orkney" 8256: 8195: 8177:List of Orkney's rural settlements 8089:from the original on 7 August 2021 7872:"Regional mapped climate averages" 7832:"Orkney Landscapes: Permian dykes" 6723:from the original on 27 April 2019 6547:"Scotland: 2200–800 BC Bronze Age" 6175:"Proto-Celtic – English Word List" 6034:Haswell-Smith (2004) pp. 334, 502. 5989: 5409: 5208: 5000:Language, literature, and folklore 4786:on the south of the mainland, and 4173:(MP), the current incumbent being 4102:Uninhabited South Islands include 4034: 3857: 3634:Orkney is now administered by the 2031:The largest settlements in Orkney. 1504: 681:"Seal Islands". The plural suffix 98: 84: 25: 17482: 17436:Highlands and Islands of Scotland 14958: 11934:Orcadian Women's Suffrage Society 11498: 11046:from the original on 10 July 2021 10713:from the original on 5 March 2021 10635:from the original on 30 July 2016 9785:"Weekly titles in company merger" 9348:from the original on 5 April 2019 9318:from the original on 4 April 2019 9283:from the original on 4 April 2019 8208:from the original on 3 March 2021 8028: 7364:"Orkney best for quality of life" 6519:"Skara Brae Prehistoric Village" 6377:Translated by Devra Kunin pp. 7–8 5977:Haskell-Smith (2004) pp. 336–403. 5252:(bonxies). Whales, dolphins, and 5217:Seals hauled out at Lyrie Geo on 4917:, from Stromness to Kirkwall via 4466:wave testing site off Billia Croo 4198:Member of the Scottish Parliament 4177:. This seat has been held by the 3846:"a" or "ay" represents the Norse 3606: 2430:age are found throughout Orkney. 1986: 1950: 1824: 970: 867:on the Mainland have revealed an 837:and the remains of two houses on 587:"islands of the young pigs". The 537:(Ancient Greek: Όρκάδες), as did 221:990 km (380 sq mi) 15880: 15107:Ireland–United Kingdom relations 14568:Port an Eilean Mhòir boat burial 14482:Scottish–Norwegian War (1262-66) 13607:Highlands and Islands Enterprise 13326:Treaty of Ardtornish-Westminster 13104: 12730:Former local government counties 11417:(a novel). 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His sons 5035:of Orkney became almost wholly 4722:(operated by NorthLink Ferries) 3755: 3736: 2364:; they are represented by grey 1860: 1450:sank the Royal Navy battleship 1426:, which played a major role in 1393: 1152:succeeded him, fighting at the 922:appended to his edition of the 310: 16500:Sack of Santiago de Compostela 15550:Northern Ireland Sign Language 13118: 11455:Saint Andrew Press, Edinburgh. 11370:. Edinburgh University Press. 11281:Thompson, William P.L. (2008) 11233:Haswell-Smith, Hamish (2004). 11222:. Edinburgh University Press. 10900:"Special Protection Areas SPA" 10545:. Seven Sisters Sheep Centre. 9887:"Orkney Library & Archive" 9857:, RadioToday, 16 November 2014 8405:. Seven Sisters Sheep Centre. 7884:. Retrieved 19 September 2009. 7816:Geological Conservation Review 7623:. Retrieved 19 September 2009. 7531:Whitakers (1990) pp. 611, 614. 7459:. Retrieved 26 February 2012. 7048:Thompson (2008) pp. 66–67 6444:“Is ‘The Orkneys’ Ever Right?” 6336:Ecclesiastical History of Bede 6078: 6059: 6046: 6037: 6028: 5980: 5971: 5737:The first recorded bishop was 5625: 5384:and many ground nesting birds. 2041:List of settlements in Orkney 1932: 1896: 1878: 1791: 1168:, resulted in the building of 1025:(Harald HĂĽrfagre) annexed the 999:, in an illustration from the 630:, whale. The Anglo-Saxon monk 142: 13: 1: 17426:Lieutenancy areas of Scotland 17385:Viking Ship Museum (Roskilde) 17339:Uppland Runic Inscription 158 16515:Siege of Constantinople (860) 13451: 12971: 11507:, the local authority website 11194:. Stroud. The History Press. 10655:"Orkney Fox in Neolithic era" 10629:"Orkney vole is from Belgium" 9342:European Marine Energy Centre 9152:"Orkney Island of the future" 8134:Historic Environment Scotland 7749:. Retrieved 10 November 2008. 7729:. Retrieved 10 November 2008. 5776:died for his Christian faith. 5613: 5420:Special Areas of Conservation 4580:Highland and Islands Airports 4483:European Marine Energy Centre 4158:Orkney is represented in the 3435:Average rainfall mm (inches) 1762:Orkney is separated from the 1474:Overview of population trends 1227:Wars of Scottish Independence 755: 458:, following failure to pay a 382:sixth-largest Scottish island 17466:Renewable energy in Scotland 17461:Kingdom of Norway (872–1397) 17304:SmĂĽland Runic Inscription 48 17204:Danish Runic Inscription 380 17199:Danish Runic Inscription 154 13891: 13827: 10505:Retrieved 27 September 2009. 10111:Scottish National Dictionary 7783:Land Use Consultants (1998) 7661:National Records of Scotland 7611:"Fall of Warness Test Site " 6389:Haswell-Smith (2004) p. 354. 6000:National Records of Scotland 5965: 5618: 5326:until the mid-16th century. 5138: 5108:are major characters in the 4569: 4496:plc in conjunction with the 4494:Scottish and Southern Energy 4250:Orkney and Shetland Movement 1730: 1457:in Scapa Flow. As a result, 699:, Orkney was named after an 560:called the islands Orcades. 519:. This may have referred to 503: 474: 466:by the family of his bride, 155:Orkney shown within Scotland 7: 17194:Danish Runic Inscription 66 16698:Birka female Viking warrior 16390:Battle of Saucourt-en-Vimeu 15674: 14330:IngibjĂśrg the Earls'-Mother 14052: 13656: 13612:Scottish Islands Federation 13543: 13250: 13182:Zenith of Iron Age Shetland 13164:Standing Stones of Stenness 11267:Omand, Donald (ed.) 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South Ronaldsay, Burray, 3365:Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 3295:Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 3133:Average precipitation days 2849:Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 2709:Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 2314: 2304: 2294: 2284: 2274: 2264: 2254: 2244: 2234: 2224: 1134:King Malcolm II of Scotland 1115:in the early 11th century. 844: 802:Standing Stones of Stenness 581:referred to the islands as 10: 17487: 17224:Gunnar's bridge runestones 16570:Viking Age arms and armour 16425:Battle of Strangford Lough 16165:Battle of Brentford (1016) 14870:Associated clans and septs 11572: 11310:Orkney: A Historical Guide 11204:Duffy, Christopher (2003) 10402:. Edinburgh. William Tait. 9975:Clarkson (2008) pp. 30–34. 7913:"About the Orkney Islands" 6973:Thompson (2008) pp. 56–58. 6928:Thompson (2008) pp. 24–27. 6910:Thompson (2008) pp. 43–50. 6313:: CS1 maint: postscript ( 5492:The Northern Diving Group 5343:Stoat problem and solution 5170:, self-reported levels of 5142: 4994:Orkney Library and Archive 4406: 4308: 3759: 3748: 3744: 3631:in Watergate in Kirkwall. 3598: 3245: 3234: 3226: 2519: 2462: 2325: 2321: 1256:inscriptions at Maeshowe. 1097:in 995 when he stopped at 974: 933:kingdom, and although the 759: 748: 744: 442:in 875 and settled by the 399:of Scotland, as well as a 352:or, the often deprecated, 232:481 m (1,578 ft) 36: 29: 17451:Council areas of Scotland 17446:Former Norwegian colonies 17416:Archipelagoes of Scotland 17380:Viking Ship Museum (Oslo) 17367: 17354:Västra NĂśbbelĂśv Runestone 17176: 17043:Sigvaldi Strut-Haraldsson 16878:Hrafna-FlĂłki VilgerĂ°arson 16650: 16538: 16415:Battle of Stamford Bridge 16102: 15997: 15927: 15889: 15878: 15682: 15567: 15532: 15494: 15456: 15433: 15426: 15419: 15367: 15309: 15293: 15278: 15221: 15146: 15139: 15099: 15071: 15028: 15021: 14966: 14868: 14787: 14761: 14723: 14670: 14591: 14500: 14434: 14373: 14350:Margaret, Queen of Norway 14310:Gormflaith ingen Murchada 14282: 14241: 14177: 14106: 14078: 14062: 14058: 14047: 13963: 13937: 13901: 13897: 13886: 13855:Comhairle nan Eilean Siar 13833: 13822: 13781: 13748: 13707: 13666: 13662: 13651: 13620: 13597:Community Energy Scotland 13589: 13553: 13549: 13538: 13494: 13461: 13457: 13446: 13388: 13362: 13339: 13311: 13283: 13260: 13256: 13245: 13207:Prehistoric Western Isles 13206: 13172: 13128: 13124: 13113: 13102: 13060: 13018: 12981: 12977: 12966: 12740: 12679: 12611:Comhairle nan Eilean Siar 12506: 12333: 12280: 12035: 12014: 11942: 11901: 11865: 11791: 11768: 11712: 11589: 11580: 11415:The Flight of Gemma Hardy 11386:. 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Caithness: Peter Reid. 5659:, can mean either pig or 5637:Comhairle nan Eilean Siar 5395:Scottish Natural Heritage 4701:to Kirkwall (operated by 4498:University of Strathclyde 4430:UHI Archaeology Institute 4417:UHI Archaeology Institute 4329:and other shellfish, and 3897:, also known as "Papay". 3826:Heart of Neolithic Orkney 3651:Scotland's civil parishes 3599:Source: metoffice.gov.uk 3551: 3504: 3434: 3364: 3294: 3289: 3286: 3283: 3280: 3277: 3274: 3271: 3268: 3265: 3262: 3259: 3256: 3253: 3250: 3179: 3132: 3058: 2988: 2918: 2848: 2778: 2708: 2638: 2568: 2563: 2560: 2557: 2554: 2551: 2548: 2545: 2542: 2539: 2536: 2533: 2530: 2527: 2524: 2459:cover substantial areas. 2356:and igneous rocks of the 1713: 1522:—     1483:. During the same period 1418:Orkney was the site of a 1154:Battle of Stamford Bridge 634:refers to the islands as 491:Heart of Neolithic Orkney 308: 298: 290: 282: 275: 265: 253: 241: 236: 225: 217: 207: 202: 163: 129: 120: 115: 81: 66: 51: 16888:Ingvar the Far-Travelled 16793:Gudrid ThorbjarnardĂłttir 16627:Raid Warfare and Tactics 16470:Battle of Trans-la-ForĂŞt 16440:Battle of Tara (Ireland) 16410:Battle of Stamford (918) 16405:Battle of Stamford (894) 16310:Battle of LĂźneburg Heath 16125:Battle of Anglesey Sound 15392:Kingdom of Great Britain 14345:Margaret, Maid of Norway 14295:BethĂłc, Prioress of Iona 13845:Shetland Islands Council 13805:West Highland Free Press 12283:List of places in Orkney 11451:Rendall, Jocelyn (2009) 11296:Whitaker's Almanack 1991 11253:Moffat, Alistair (2005) 11239:. Edinburgh: Canongate. 11218:Fraser, James E. (2009) 10587:29 December 2007 at the 10528:. 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Boulder 1378:During the 18th century 1223:Margaret, Maid of Norway 395:Orkney is one of the 32 39:Orcadia (disambiguation) 17108:Thorfinn Torf-Einarsson 17053:Sigurd Snake-in-the-Eye 16783:Godfrid, Duke of Frisia 16510:Siege of Chartres (911) 16360:Battle of Reading (871) 16315:Battle of Lyrskov Heath 16305:Battle of London Bridge 16275:Battle of Hingston Down 14421:Thorbjorn Thorsteinsson 14340:MĂĄel Muire ingen AmlaĂ­b 14185:Highland Boundary Fault 14098:Yesnaby Sandstone Group 13768:Free Church of Scotland 13735:Orkney Heritage Society 11396:Hutton, Guthrie (2009) 11346:EncyclopĂŚdia Britannica 11152:. London. Aurum Press. 10520:22 October 2018 at the 10420:5 December 2008 at the 10359:15 October 2008 at the 10200:8 December 2011 at the 10137:26 January 2021 at the 10071:7 November 2007 at the 9853:20 January 2015 at the 9815:1 February 2009 at the 9742:8 February 2007 at the 8638:18 January 2012 at the 8350:"Genuki: WALLS, Orkney" 8063:(in French). 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The local council is 360:off the north coast of 74: 32:Orkney (disambiguation) 17456:Former Danish colonies 17264:Norra Härene Runestone 17189:Baltic area runestones 16703:Bjørn (floruit 856–58) 16490:Raids in the Rhineland 16300:Battle of Leuven (891) 16290:Battle of Islandbridge 16285:Battle of HjĂśrungavĂĄgr 16185:Battle of Cathair Cuan 14365:Ragnhildis Olafsdottir 13850:Orkney Islands Council 13689:Shetland Amenity Trust 13485:Ainmean-Àite na h-Alba 13349:Buckquoy spindle-whorl 11914:Orkney Islands Council 11583:List of Orkney islands 11505:Orkney Islands Council 11460:The Orkney Guide Book, 11429:BEAline to the Islands 11312:. Edinburgh. Birlinn. 11285:. Edinburgh. Birlinn. 11271:. Edinburgh. Birlinn. 10066:"The Orcadian Dialect" 8917:www.heraldscotland.com 8865:. Edinburgh: Birlinn. 8569:11 August 2011 at the 8447:10.1038/sj.hdy.6801039 8323:saintsplaces.gla.ac.uk 8182:14 August 2021 at the 8163:17 August 2021 at the 8031:"Synop report summary" 8006:. KNMI. Archived from 7810:8 October 2009 at the 7803:Odling, N.W.A. (2000) 7633:"The Big Tree, Orkney" 7188:Thompson (2008) p. 40. 6946:Thompson (2008) p. 29. 6937:Thompson (2008) p. 24. 6358:Thompson (2008) p. 42. 6338:]. Gorgias Press. 6232:"The Origin of Orkney" 6216: 6149: 5927: 5911: 5652:The proto-Celtic root 5607:Baha'i Faith in Orkney 5386: 5352: 5332:Salvelinus inframundus 5221: 5154: 5074:, an Orcadian form of 5063: 5022:Buckquoy spindle-whorl 5009: 4992:Orkney is home to the 4820: 4672: 4574: 4547: 4524:Hydrogen manufacturing 4467: 4424: 4397: 4382:In 2007, of the 1,420 4235:Orkney Manifesto Group 4227:Orkney Islands Council 4031: 3881:The most northerly is 3874: 3774: 3751:List of Orkney islands 3649:in 1975. In that year 3636:Orkney Islands Council 3616: 2394: 2337: 1740: 1440:German High Seas Fleet 1415: 1343: 1338: 1276: 1260:Absorption by Scotland 1218: 1126: 1086: 1006: 953:North Germanic peoples 860: 777: 693: 636: 625: 613: 603: 593: 533: 448:Parliament of Scotland 417:Orkney Islands Council 248:Orkney Islands Council 103: 89: 59: 17234:Hakon Jarl runestones 17133:Tryggvi the Pretender 17038:SnĂŚfrithr SvĂĄsadottir 16973:Ohthere of HĂĽlogaland 16918:Ketil Trout (Iceland) 16738:Eohric of East Anglia 16637:Svinfylking Formation 16445:Battle of Tarbat Ness 16255:Battle of FĂ˝risvellir 16120:First Battle of Alton 15540:British Sign Language 15385:Principality of Wales 15229:Bailiwick of Guernsey 15112:British–Irish Council 15100:Political cooperation 15081:Bailiwick of Guernsey 14769:Scottish island names 14592:Artifacts and culture 14269:Mormaers of Caithness 14235:Scandinavian Scotland 14119:Great Estuarine Group 13991:North Ronaldsay sheep 13684:Peerie Willie Johnson 13469:Scottish island names 13363:18th and 19th Century 13313:Lordship of the Isles 13293:Scandinavian Scotland 12541:Dumfries and Galloway 12368:Dumfries and Galloway 11533:Map of civil parishes 11458:Tait, Charles (2012) 11384:Air Road to the Isles 11381:Fresson, Captain E.E. 11190:Clarkson, Tim (2008) 11040:The Press and Journal 10398:Vedder, David (1832) 9917:"About our libraries" 9829:"Superstation Orkney" 9259:27 March 2009 at the 9076:5 August 2015 at the 8945:. 20 September 2020. 8825:24 April 2012 at the 8029:Valor, G. Ballester. 7918:8 August 2009 at the 6866:Montesanti, Antonio. 6537:Moffat (2005) p. 154. 6505:16 March 2008 at the 6449:8 August 2009 at the 6421:"Pomona or Mainland?" 6071:16 April 2012 at the 6016:(Report). 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14406:PĂĄll BĂĄlkason 14404: 14402: 14399: 14397: 14394: 14392: 14389: 14387: 14384: 14382: 14379: 14378: 14376: 14372: 14366: 14363: 14361: 14358: 14356: 14353: 14351: 14348: 14346: 14343: 14341: 14338: 14336: 14333: 14331: 14328: 14326: 14323: 14321: 14318: 14316: 14313: 14311: 14308: 14306: 14303: 14301: 14298: 14296: 14293: 14291: 14288: 14287: 14285: 14283:Notable women 14281: 14275: 14272: 14270: 14267: 14265: 14262: 14260: 14257: 14255: 14252: 14250: 14249:List of kings 14247: 14246: 14244: 14240: 14236: 14229: 14224: 14222: 14217: 14215: 14210: 14209: 14206: 14186: 14183: 14182: 14180: 14176: 14170: 14167: 14165: 14162: 14160: 14157: 14155: 14152: 14150: 14147: 14145: 14142: 14140: 14137: 14135: 14132: 14130: 14127: 14125: 14122: 14120: 14117: 14115: 14112: 14111: 14109: 14105: 14099: 14096: 14094: 14091: 14089: 14086: 14085: 14083: 14081: 14077: 14071: 14068: 14067: 14065: 14061: 14057: 14050: 14046: 14032: 14029: 14027: 14024: 14022: 14019: 14017: 14016:Shetland pony 14014: 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Orkney is located in Scotland
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Ward Hill
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sixth-largest Scottish island

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