What is the largest island also called?
"the Mainland"
What island group is it part of?
the Orkney Islands
Where are they located?
the Northern Isles of Scotland
Were the islands ever invaded?
yes
By whom?
Norway
And what was the outcome of that?
it was settled by the Norse
Are they 16 miles north of Cathiness?
yes
How many islands make up the group?
approximately 70 islands
How many of them have people living there?
20 are inhabited
How long have they been inhabited?
for at least 8500 years
Who first lived there?
Mesolithic and Neolithic tribes
What about after that?
the Picts
Who re-annexed it?
The Scottish Parliament
How many council areas does scotland have?
32
What is the name of the local council?
Orkney Islands Council
What sets it apart from most other councils?
a majority of elected members are independents
What place of significance can be found on the islands?
the "Heart of Neolithic Orkney"
WHat was it designated as?
a UNESCO World Heritage Site
What year did the Norse settle there?
in 875
When was it annexed by the Scottish?
in 1472