Orkney did not fall into line with Scotland and top spot for a boy was shared between Jack and Tommy. For girls born in Orkney, no name was chosen more than 3 times for a baby.
Noah and Olivia, Top Names for Scotland’s Babies
UPDATED: Scottish Government 28 Appointments
The Scottish Government cabinet is made up of a series of Secretaries and working within their overall remit a list of Junior Ministers. There are 10 Cabinet Secretaries, including the First Minister and 18 Junior Ministers.
Summer 2022: Significant Impact on Some UK Butterfly Species
It’s not the first time butterflies have been affected by drought in the UK. The difference in 2022’s drought compared to 1976 is that nowadays most UK butterfly species are already in decline.
Orkney Charities Reap Rewards of Recycling Return
“Return & Recycle Orkney has made a really positive impact. As a charity we are focussed on getting people back into employment through our social enterprise Restart Orkney. ” Ian Robertson
Positive Outlook for Orkney’s Tourism 2023
Cheryl Chapman, VisitScotland Development Manager for Orkney has expressed some optimism about the islands tourism season this year.
Aberdeen Exhibition Addresses The Legacies of Slavery
“The exhibition is an important step towards a truthful telling of this story and so an understanding of both how this shaped our past and the continuing legacy it has today.” Neil Curtis, Head of Museums and Special Collections at the University of Aberdeen
Lighthouse Maintenance Workers Balloted for Strike Action
The workers provide vital maintenance and operational support for lighthouses, beacons and buoys at sea ensuring that vessels and ships have safe passage through Scottish waters.
Kinship Carers To Get Improved Support With Pilot Project
Adoption UK Scotland has received funding from the Scottish Government’s Whole Family Wellbeing Fund to provide additional therapeutic and educational support for kinship families in four local authority areas over two years through its new Foundations for Families initiative.
Humza Yousaf on Track to Become Scotland’s First Minister
The selection process for First Minister takes place today, 28th of March by a vote of all MSPs in the Scottish Parliament.
Could Solar Power-up Orkney ? Schools Challenge
“We have kits to give away to schools, some have already received their kits but we’d like as many schools as possible to enter so we can capture the sun’s energy in a new way – at your school.” Maha Abhishek, OISF Deputy Festival Director,
