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BBC Radio Orkney

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The BBC's local radio station for Orkney. Find us on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram, and on Castle Street in Kirkwall.

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You might have heard Erland Cooper on "Around Orkney" yesterday, talking about his programme with storyteller Tom Muir for BBC Radio 3 exploring the legend of Hildaland. You can hear the programme here bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

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Listen up! 📢BBC Radio 4's 'Open Country' tomorrow (Thurs 4 April, 3pm) will feature our own Dr Catriona McAra talking about her recent research in Orkney & Iceland working with contemporary artist Ilana Halperin & Earth Scientist Dr Claire Cousins! bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

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JOB ALERT! Would you like to work for the BBC in Orkney? We're looking for two broadcast journalists to join us here in Kirkwall. If you’re interested, check out the job description and apply by Sunday April 21st. bit.ly/3xlI9gg #orkney #journalism #BBCNews #bbc

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A brief parting of clouds to show the partial solar eclipse from #rousay #orkney before the Sun dipped down into the Atlantic #seethesun @NewsOrkney BBC Radio Orkney The Orcadian Orkney Science Fest

A brief parting of clouds to show the partial solar eclipse from #rousay #orkney before the Sun dipped down into the Atlantic #seethesun @NewsOrkney <a href="/bbcorkney/">BBC Radio Orkney</a> <a href="/The_Orcadian/">The Orcadian</a> <a href="/OrkSciFest/">Orkney Science Fest</a>
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On “Around Orkney” BBC Radio Orkney at 07:30am on Wednesday Prof Peter Marshall University of Warwick talks about his book on the early modern history of the British Isles - Reformation, witchcraft, revolution, and Empire as seen through Orcadian eyes. 93.7fm and BBC Sounds William Collins Books

On “Around Orkney” <a href="/bbcorkney/">BBC Radio Orkney</a> at 07:30am on Wednesday Prof Peter Marshall <a href="/uniofwarwick/">University of Warwick</a> talks about his book on the early modern history of the British Isles  - Reformation, witchcraft, revolution, and Empire as seen through Orcadian eyes.  93.7fm and <a href="/BBCSounds/">BBC Sounds</a>  <a href="/WmCollinsBooks/">William Collins Books</a>
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On “Around Orkney” 07:30am Wednesday Gavin Pretor-Pinney and Rebecca Marr on why Cloud Appreciation Society are coming to Orkney in May, and why having your head in the clouds is a good thing. 93.7fm and BBC Sounds (Picture credit: Rebecca Marr.)

On “Around Orkney” 07:30am Wednesday Gavin Pretor-Pinney and Rebecca Marr on why <a href="/CloudAppSoc/">Cloud Appreciation Society</a> are coming to Orkney in May, and why having your head in the clouds is a good thing. 93.7fm and <a href="/BBCSounds/">BBC Sounds</a> (Picture credit: Rebecca Marr.)
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You can hear the whole of this morning’s “Around Orkney” - including Peter Marshall's interview - on BBC Sounds: bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

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You can hear the whole of this morning’s “Around Orkney” - including coverage of the @cloudappsoc event in Orkney - on @bbcsounds by clicking here: bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

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Irish duck takes 18 years to reach Orkney Islands following Guinness World Record attempt. bbc.in/3xERHmC #orkney #ireland #plastic

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The European Union's Ambassador to the UK, Pedro Serrano, has been in Edinburgh and heads to Glasgow tomorrow. But his route has brought him north to Orkney for a flying visit.  Hear him on “Around Orkney” - on 93.7fm at 07:30am, via BBC Sounds or on your smart speaker.

The European Union's Ambassador to the UK, <a href="/PedroSerranoEU/">Pedro Serrano</a>, has been in Edinburgh and heads to Glasgow tomorrow. But his route has brought him north to Orkney for a flying visit.  Hear him on “Around Orkney” - on 93.7fm at 07:30am, via <a href="/BBCSounds/">BBC Sounds</a> or on your smart speaker.
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A man's body has been recovered from Kirkwall harbour. Police Scotland officers discovered the man's body in the water at 5.40am this morning. Kirkwall RNLI lifeboat crew was called to assist officers and HM Coastguard teams. Police enquiries are continuing. #Orkney

A man's body has been recovered from Kirkwall harbour. Police Scotland officers discovered the man's body in the water at 5.40am this morning. 
Kirkwall RNLI lifeboat crew was called to assist officers and HM Coastguard teams. Police enquiries are continuing. #Orkney
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The world's most famous classicist - academic, author and tv presenter Professor Mary Beard - has officially opened the Ness of Brodgar exhibition at Orkney Museum. Hear an interview with her on tomorrow morning's "Around Orkney" at 07:30am. Live on 93.7fm and on BBC Sounds.

The world's most famous classicist - academic, author and tv presenter Professor Mary Beard - has officially opened the Ness of Brodgar exhibition at Orkney Museum. Hear an interview with her on tomorrow morning's "Around Orkney" at 07:30am. Live on 93.7fm and on BBC Sounds.
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Orkney’s specialist dementia nurse Gillian Coghill (R) and Sarah Norquoy talk #dementiaawareness with us on Wednesday am. Access local NHS resources here bit.ly/450WkUQ #orkney #dementia

Orkney’s specialist dementia nurse Gillian Coghill (R) and Sarah Norquoy talk #dementiaawareness with us on Wednesday am. Access local NHS resources here bit.ly/450WkUQ #orkney #dementia
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Listen to our Northern Isles Election Debate with 5 of the 6 candidates standing in Orkney & Shetland at 6pm on Tuesday evening on 93.7FM and BBC Sounds at bbc.in/3xmaNOC Reform UK candidate declined to take part. #orkney #elections2024

Listen to our Northern Isles Election Debate with 5 of the 6 candidates standing in Orkney &amp; Shetland at 6pm on Tuesday evening on 93.7FM and <a href="/BBCSounds/">BBC Sounds</a> at bbc.in/3xmaNOC Reform UK candidate declined to take part. #orkney #elections2024
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It’s polling day. You MUST bring photo ID or you won’t be allowed to vote. Orkney and Shetland’s result is likely to be declared at KGS around 5am. We’ll have the latest update in Friday’s Around Orkney at 7.30am on 93.7FM and BBC Sounds. #orkney #GeneralElection2024

It’s polling day. You MUST bring photo ID or you won’t be allowed to vote. Orkney and Shetland’s result is likely to be declared at KGS around 5am. We’ll have the latest update in Friday’s Around Orkney at 7.30am on 93.7FM and BBC Sounds. 
#orkney #GeneralElection2024
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Malcolm and Jackie Sinclair are selling two large farms on Sanday in Orkney’s North Isles. Read about the changing way of life on the island and their plans to diversify away from farming into tourism. #orkney bbc.com/news/articles/…

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Amazing sight - a #Catalina flying boat over Kirkwall this afternoon returning from Operation Shetland, the flight marking 80 years since flight officer John Cruickshank was awarded the Victoria Cross orkney.com BBC Radio Orkney #visitorkney #kirkwall

Amazing  sight - a #Catalina flying boat over Kirkwall this afternoon returning from Operation Shetland, the flight marking 80 years since flight officer John  Cruickshank was awarded the Victoria Cross <a href="/orkneycom/">orkney.com</a> <a href="/bbcorkney/">BBC Radio Orkney</a> #visitorkney #kirkwall
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The Orkney 2025 Island Games men’s and women’s football draw is happening live on BBC Radio Orkney and also the Radio Orkney Facebook page at this link facebook.com/share/v/gFR9gA… #Orkney