SPENCE, WILLIAM GUTHRIE (b. Eday, Orkney Islands, Scotland, 7 Aug 1846; d. Terang, Vic, 13 Dec 1926). Trade unionist, politician, and Methodist local preacher. The son of a stonemason father (James ...

In the Orkney Islands, archaeologists close the chapter on a legendary excavation, capping two decades of remarkable ...

It’s no surprise that the island was mentioned on this list. The Orkney Islands hold Scotland's greatest concentration of archaeology, with an average of three archaeological sites per square mile.

It says 50-70mm of rain is possible over the two days in many areas, while some places may see 100-140mm – with these higher totals most likely over western Scotland. Some areas may also see ...

From superhero blockbusters to Netflix romantic comedies, Scotland has become an increasingly familiar location for Hollywood to use. In the autumn, Twisters star Glen Powell could be seen in ...

The first babies of the new year have been welcomed into the world at maternity units across Scotland. Archie McGibbon arrived just after the bells, at three minutes past midnight at the Princess ...

A new £20 million fund has been announced that will play a key role in helping two of Scotland’s archipelagos ... between the local authorities of Orkney and Shetland with finance secretary ...

Scotland's benefits bill could soar by £700million under SNP plans to scrap the two-child cap - with fears 'benefits tourists' will relocate to get bigger handouts. The eye-watering cost was ...

Here in Scotland, we are lucky to have a seemingly limitless supply of picturesque beauty spots and hiking trails. While the weather lately has been less than ideal, it is still worth getting out ...

The yellow warning covers large parts of Scotland, including Glasgow ... likely to cause travel disruption has been issued for Orkney and Shetland during Hogmanay. The Met Office alert covers ...

A grey, mild and drizzly day is forecast for most of Scotland over Boxing Day - as walkers and swimmers look to get outdoors to walk off Christmas indulgences. Although it is “very mild for the ...