Orkney

The group of eight pupils and two teachers sailed from Dunbar to Orkney on the Excelsior tall ship. (Pic: submitted)

Trip of a lifetime for Kirkcaldy High pupils

Members of STAND meet at Kennoway Community Shed, which is now one of eight groups in Fife (Pic: Fife Free Press)

Fife dementia charity sees second album on horizon after successful 2023

Orkney beating Howe of Fife 52-26 at home on Saturday (Photo: Bruce Flett)

Howe of Fife hoping for reaction this weekend to 52-26 loss at Orkney

UK’s prettiest locations including Isle of Skye and St Michael’s Mount in Cornwall - top 20 list

These are the UK’s prettiest locations

Will Howley in action for Howe of Fife during their 23-22 defeat away to Orkney in January (Pic: Chris Reekie)

New boys Hamilton Bulls first up for Howe of Fife next rugby season

Kirkwall, Orkney islands

Orkney islands linked to gene mutation which increases cancer risk

Will Howley on the ball prior to scoring Howe of Fife's first try during their 23-22 defeat at Orkney on Saturday (Pic: Chris Reekie)

Howe lose out by single point at Orkney in rugby’s Tennent’s National League Div...

The work of Dr Alastair Lyndon and Matthew Abutunghe, an MSc student from Heriot Watt University forms part of the Restoration Forth project which will take three years.

£2.4m biodiversity project in Forth marks first year with 4000 people involved

The Cupar Explorer Scouts who enjoyed a packed programme of adventures at their summer camp in Orkney.

Fife town's Explorer Scouts enjoy adventures in Orkney

The Oystercatcher swapped Orkney for the bright lights of London Pic: Getty

Missing Orkney seabird's sat tag showed it was in London pizza restaurant

Royal Mail staff with the UAV which will be used for island deliveries

Watch: Royal Mail drone flies daily post to Scotland's remotest islands

New mile markers have been placed on Kirkcaldy's waterfront

‘Too short’ mile markers on Kirkcaldy waterfront spark social media comment

Conditions could be difficult across Fife.

Weather warning for ice in Fife

These are the rules for extended households in Scotland under lockdown

These are the rules for extended households in Scotland under lockdown

Nicola Sturgeon said she does not know how long level four restrictions will be imposed in Scotland

End of level four lockdown date 'unknown' says Nicola Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon has said she does not know when the majority of Scotland will be able to come out of level four Covid-19 restrictions after Christmas but said there is still a chance to keep the virus under control.

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Bird flu has been found in chickens at a Scottish farm - but humans are not at r...

The First Minister will make the announcement on Thursday.

Regional levels in new 5 tier system to be announced on Thursday

If you’re saving money on your daily commute, and can afford to help, you could #DonateYourCommute to fuel Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance.

#DonateYourCommute to fuel Scotland’s air ambulances

Anstruther will still be featured in the coastal rowing celebration.

Coastal rowing celebrations will continue online

The number of cases in Fife has risen again.

Coronavirus: Fife sees fresh surge in positive cases

Kirkcaldy Rugby Club's season is officially over. Photo by Michael Booth

Kirkcaldy back decision to end Scottish Rugby season

Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy

Coronavirus cases soar in Fife overnight

Cllr Ian Cameron, resident John Davis, Traci Doherty (TRA secretary) , Jim Watson chairman KKB Neighbourhood Watch, Alan Henderson. Pic by Fife Photo Agency

Working with Kirkcaldy communities to keep people safe

Fife's £11m compensation bill over last five years

Its been a terrific beginning to the new season for the local side.

Pupils are off to a flyer in super start

Leven man Michael Drever has his sights set on gold in Italy.

Michael is a '˜man on a mission' for para trap honours

Leven's Michael Drever has become one of 15 para trap shooters selected for the first Para-trap World Cup in Italy.

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Adam Lang, head of communications and policy at Shelter Scotland.

The health implications of fuel poverty in Scotland revealed in new report

The Met Office has issued a yellow be aware warning for Tuesday, November 8 across Scotland

Weather warning ahead of snowfall

Scientists are using smartphone technology to research the decline in harbour seals off Orkney.

Research '˜smartphone' seals the deal

Drive carefully in bad weather warns the Institute of Advanced Motoring.

Motorists warned to take precautions as Storm Abigail approaches

Celebrating our saint

Strong winds are expected across Scotland, with coastal areas in particular likely to be affected.

Wind and heavy rain warning across Scotland