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Orkney council ends investigation into leaving UK in bid for greater autonomy

ORKNEY Islands Council has ended its investigation into leaving the UK after spending two years exploring opportunities for greater autonomy ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 18, 2025

Orkney Islands Council leader to quit triggering by-election

THE leader of Orkney Islands Council has announced he is standing down as a councillor, triggering a by-election.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 15, 2024

Of course Orkney wants to leave the UK! Can York come too?

My hometown still celebrates its capture by the Viking leader Ivar the Boneless. If that doesn’t make us honorary Danes, what would?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2023

First Brexit, now Orxit? Politicians on Scotland's Orkney Islands vote to explore more autonomy

Officials on the Orkney Islands have voted to explore ways of seeking more autonomy or even independence from neglectful U.K. governments

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023

Orkney councillors back plan to explore governance changes

Council leader James Stockan said the islands have been ‘restricted’ and ‘held down’ by both the Scottish and UK governments.

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023

Orkney council votes for motion to explore becoming part of Norway

The vote followed a motion by council leader James Stockman.

Daily Record · Jul 4, 2023

Orkney approves plans to explore loosening ties with UK and greater autonomy

COUNCILLORS in Orkney have agreed plans to look at alternative forms of governance for the islands, which were put forward over concerns of getting…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2023

Motion on Orkney’s future ‘not about joining Norway’, says council leader

He said the islands have been ‘restricted’ and ‘held down’ by both the Scottish and UK governments.

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023

UPDATE: Orkney councillors back plan to explore governance changes

Westminster rebukes Orcadian independence, stating it has no plans to change the devolution settlement

Insider UK · Jul 4, 2023

Orkney councillors to debate loosening UK ties and exploring ‘Nordic’ links

The council will discuss alternative forms of governance.

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023