They have been part of Scotland since the year 1472. But now the Orkney Islands are considering whether to break away. One option has made headlines around the world: rejoining Norway. Is it a realistic possibility? And why might islanders want to leave Scotland anyway? This video from BBC Newsround dives in deeper.
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