Relations I met in the middle of Orkney (3)

I believe the answer is:

kin

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'relations' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for kin that I've seen before include "Relatives from Kinnegad" , "A person's relatives, goes with kith" , "Flesh and blood" , "Family members" , "Relations, go with kith" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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