Orcadian
Kirkwall, Orkney, ScotlandEnglishEstablished in 1854, this long-running weekly publication serves as the primary source of local news, community reporting, and historical documentation for the residents of the Orkney Islands. It is renowned for its deep-rooted connection to the archipelago’s distinct identity and its commitment to covering issues vital to the islands' remote but vibrant population.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN SCOTLAND
With a publishing history stretching back to the seventeenth century, the nation maintains a distinct print media sector independent of the wider UK market. Prominent daily publications include The Herald, a Glasgow-based title founded in 1783, and the Edinburgh-based The Scotsman, established in 1817. The tabloid sector is led by the center-left Daily Record, owned by Reach plc, alongside the pro-independence compact paper The National. Beyond these central belt dailies, regional titles like Aberdeen's Press and Journal maintain strong circulations, complementing rural weeklies that occasionally feature Gaelic columns. Paperboy indexes 112 Scottish newspapers — browse the full directory below.
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