Orkney Council Considers Leaving UK to Rejoin Norway

• Orkney Islands Council is exploring alternative forms of governance and re-establishing ties with Norway, its historical ruler.
• Orkney believes the UK and Scottish governments fail to provide adequate funding and representation.
• Options under consideration include models used by Crown Dependencies or becoming an overseas territory of Norway.
• Any changes would require referendums and approval by the UK and Scottish parliaments, complicating the process.
• While opposed by the UK government, many Orkney islanders feel a strong cultural connection to Norway.

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