Councillors in Orkney have kicked out proposals which would have given staff an extra public holiday to mark Scotland’s ...

Council staff in Orkney will not be getting an additional public holiday to mark Scotland's participation in the World Cup.

Aker Qrill is facing criticism of its fishery management amid calls by environmentalists for curbs on Antarctic fishing of the keystone species ...

An estimated 231 people died while experiencing homelessness in Scotland in 2024, new figures suggest.

Caithness Ladies got off to a winning start in the 2026 ScottishPower Women’s Highlands and Islands League with a 4-1 victory ...

Orcadians are going to have to shell out just under £8 a month extra on council tax. The six per cent rise agreed on Tuesday will take the annual bill for a Band D dwelling to £1669.07. Members of ...

SUTHERLAND Women kicked off the 2026 Highlands and Islands League campaign with a 4-1 defeat against Caithness in Wick on ...

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has warned that Scottish Labour’s plans to cut the number of health boards will take local health services out of local control.

MSP Liam McArthur responded: "I think it's fair to say that this is the position that everyone expected the Bishops' Conference to take […] However, it is one that puts them rather at odds with their ...

The first trailer for Think of England, the WWII satire about a secret mission to make morale-boosting porn for British ...

The Stromness Singing Selkies is not your average open-water swimming club. Named after the mythological seal-folk from ...

Seabourn, a leader in luxury cruising, has announced a new series of UK-based shore excursions inspired by Ann Cleeves.