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Orkney map: Wikipedia image

From Wikipedia

Orkney (also known as the Orkney Islands, Isles of Orkney, or the Orkneys) is an island group in northern Scotland, situated 10 miles north of the coast of Caithness. Orkney comprises over 70 islands; around 20 are inhabited. The largest island, known as "the Mainland," has an area of 202 sq mi, making it the sixth-largest Scottish island and the ninth-largest island surrounding the island of Great Britain. The largest settlement and administrative centre is Kirkwall.

Register Offices

Kirkwall
Orkney Islands Council
Council Offices
Kirkwall
KW15 1NY
Tel 01856 873535

Orkney Registrars


Record Office Lookup Requests

Please read the Terms and Conditions before requesting a lookup.

By requesting a lookup you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions as linked above.


Record Office Lookup Contacts


Cemetery Lookup Requests

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By requesting a lookup you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions as linked above.


Cemetery Lookup Contacts


Photo Offers

Members that have offered to take photographs in particular areas. Please private message the member with your queries.

Links

Library and Archive

Orkney Library and Archive
44 Junction Road
Kirkwall
Orkney
KW15 1AG
Tel: 01856 873166

Family History Society


Genealogy Links



History and Heritage





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