The Orkney Islands Council, off the north coast of Scotland, which keeps the secrets of the first Europeans, feels it is not receiving enough financial support from the country and is flirting with the idea of secession.
They are currently investigating what type of situation is ideal for them. A Crown dependency could be considered, i.e. a category including the Channel Islands, for example, which means that the territory is owned by the Crown, but is not part of the United Kingdom. A situation similar to that of the Overseas Territories, which are also not part of the United Kingdom but are subject to its sovereignty, is not excluded.
The archipelago is home to several prehistoric finds, including the Brodgar Stone Circle
Another option is a future similar to that of the Faroe Islands, which enjoy broad autonomy within the Kingdom of Denmark.
The Norse line did not come out of nowhere, because Orkney was under Norwegian and Danish control for a long time, until 1472, when it became part of Scotland.
Consequently, Orkney would not be ashamed of these traditions and the northern line, that is, of possible contact with Denmark, Norway, or even Iceland.
James Stockan, Chairman of the Council, said that the British and Scottish governments have failed miserably in several areas, and that the island is currently in a very difficult situation. For example, they have to replace the entire ferry fleet, while governments deny them things that other regions get.
For the past 40 years, the island has contributed to the budget by drilling for oil in the North Sea, and received profits for it, but this is no longer enough to support itself. Orkney Council will debate the proposal on Tuesday.
The shortest flight in the world connects the two islands of Orkney, but it is not worth flying here just once, as other Scottish islands also hide a lot of special and mystical stories.
(source: BBCPhotos: Getty Images)
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