| Total population | |
|---|---|
| (20,000) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
|
|
48,322(2007) |
| Languages | |
| Insular Scots, Scottish English. Historically Norn and Pictish | |
| Religion | |
| Presbyterianism | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| other Scots (especially Shetlanders), Ulster Scots, Falkland Islanders, Norwegians, Faroese, Icelanders and Anglo-Metis. | |
Orcadians are the native population of the Orkney islands of Scotland. Historically, they are descended from the Picts,Norse and Scots.
See also Earldom of Orkney