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The Orkney Islands were returned to Scotland in 1472.

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Where is Orkney?

it is in Scotland in UK


Is there a difference between Shetland Scotland and Shetland near Orkney?

No. Shetland is part of Scotland and so is Orkney. Shetland is located to the North of Orkney in the middle of the North Sea.


Who owns shetland and orkney islands?

The Orkney Islands are part of Scotland, which is in turn a part of the United Kingdom.The Orkneys are part of Scotland, UK.


Which European country claims the Orkney islands?

The Orkney Islands are part of Scotland.


Why were the Orkney islands given to Scotland?

In 1468 King Christian I of Norway gave the Orkney Islands as a security for his dowry of his daughter Margaret who was betrothed to James III. The dowry was never paid.


Is the Orkney island a part of Scotland?

no


Who claims orkney islands?

northern Scotland


What is the closest body of water to the Orkney Islands?

The Pentland Firth lies between Orkney and Scotland.


What is closest body of water to the Orkney's islands?

The Pentland Firth lies between Orkney and Scotland.


Where are the orkney islands?

Off the north coast of Scotland.


Where did Mordred live?

The Orkney Isles in Scotland, later at Camelot


What is body of water between Scotland and orkney?

The Pentland Firth.