Orkney

/ ˈɔːknɪ, ˈɔːknɪz /

plural noun

a group of over 70 islands off the N coast of Scotland, separated from the mainland by the Pentland Firth: constitutes an island authority of Scotland; low-lying and treeless; many important prehistoric remains. Administrative centre: Kirkwall. Pop: 19 310 (2003 est). Area: 974 sq km (376 sq miles)

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Orkney Islands Council has accepted it must remain part of the UK - after spending two years exploring opportunities for greater autonomy.

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The former council leader, James Stockan, even floated the idea Orkney could rejoin Norway.

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Orkney's bid to loosen its ties to the UK made international headlines two years ago.

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Mr Stockan's quest for constitutional change stemmed from his acute frustration with the financial support Orkney has received from both the Westminster and Holyrood governments.

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When the report he set in motion finally appeared before councillors, its conclusion that Orkney had no realistic prospect of changing its relationship with the UK was accepted without comment.

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Orkhon Orkney Islands

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