Around 20 orcas were spotted splashing their tails and hunting alongside the solans (gannets) west of Foula by Whalsay fishing crew on the Zephyr.
John Lowrie Irvine who captured some footage of the orcas said he also witnessed one of the orcas” jumping right next to the boat” but sadly only did it once when they were not being filmed.
Some of the crew also saw three humpback whales in the distance.
NorthLink’s Saturday evening sailings have been cancelled due to “adverse weather”. Hjaltland was scheduled to depart Aberdeen sailing for Kirkwall and Lerwick at 5pm. However,…
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READ FULL STORYLicensed premises have been granted permission to extend their hours over the festive period. The SIC’s licensing board agreed at a meeting this morning (Thursday)…
READ FULL STORYShetland Charitable Trust (SCT) has announced £9.67 million in grants to support 28 charity services and trusts across the isles. The awards for 2025-26 represent…
READ FULL STORYNormal service has resumed at Whalsay Health Centre after the island was left without a GP over the weekend.
READ FULL STORYHjaltland Housing Association has celebrated after completing four new homes in Walls.
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