The Orkney Islands and Shetland Islands are located off the northernmost tip of mainland Scotland and can be accessed via ferry leaving from Thurso (located about 20 miles west of Duncansby Head).

Shetland is one of Scotland’s 32 unitary council areas. It is an archipelago of approximately 100 islands to the North-East of mainland Scotland. Of these, only 15 are inhabited. The largest ...

The map shows a great deal ... with most of mainland Scotland free of strong winds by the time 3pm rolls around. However, Orkney and Shetland are still likely to continue experiencing gusts ...

A new map shows the chances of seeing the Northern Lights in the UK tonight (Thursday, March 13). The Met Office's space division confirmed earlier that auroras could be witnessed across the country.