The Latest Breaking News from Orkney

For the third time in half a century, Orkney, UK, has raised the issue of its Nordic origins and an apparent desire to embrace them once more. Earlier this week, Orkney Islands Council voted on a motion to begin exploring options of “greater subsidiarity and autonomy”, potentially looking beyond the…

The Scottish Secretary said he has spoken to Orkney Islands council leader James Stockan over calls for better funding.

Westminster and Holyrood were accused of leaving the islands “largely ignored and disrespected”

Orcadians cite their Nordic links and neglect by Edinburgh as they digest a council decision to explore alternative governance

CLAIM: “Orkney councillors back plan to explore alternative forms of governance” – Guardian headline July 4 2023.

Officials on the Orkney Islands have voted to explore ways of seeking more autonomy or even independence from neglectful U.K. governments

Council leader James Stockan said the islands have been ‘restricted’ and ‘held down’ by both the Scottish and UK governments.

COUNCILLORS in Orkney have agreed plans to look at alternative forms of governance for the islands, which were put forward over concerns of getting…

He said the islands have been ‘restricted’ and ‘held down’ by both the Scottish and UK governments.

Westminster rebukes Orcadian independence, stating it has no plans to change the devolution settlement

The council will discuss alternative forms of governance.