Orkney
Remaining 12 whales stranded on Orkney euthanised
Some 77 whales were found stranded on the beach on Wednesday.
Experts bid to save surviving whales after mass stranding on Scottish island
The long-finned pilot whales became stranded on Sanday, Orkney, on Thursday.
Composer releases two singles from tape buried underground
Erland Cooper buried the tape in Orkney three years ago and erased all digital copies.
Woman ‘would not be here’ without rescue crew who saved her after cliff fall
Louise Houghton sustained several broken bones, including her arm, pelvis, both feet and multiple places in her back.
Scottish company wins EU backing to build one of the world’s biggest tidal farms
Nova has won European Union funding to build the farm off the coast of Orkney.
Hunt brushes off Anderson’s idea to send asylum seekers to Orkney
The comments came a week after the Government’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda was deemed unlawful by the Supreme Court.
Scottish politicians condemn Tory MP’s asylum seekers remarks
Conservative Party deputy chairman Lee Anderson suggested asylum seekers should be sent to the Orkney Islands while their applications are processed.
Support staff at 10 councils vote to strike in pay row
The GMB union said members want an improved offer.
Orkney to host drone delivery service for island mail
Royal Mail and Skyports Drone Services have launched the project to make it easier for islanders to receive their mail without delays.
Alister Jack: Orkney needs fair funding amid alternative governance calls
The Scottish Secretary said he has spoken to Orkney Islands council leader James Stockan over calls for better funding.