Rob Flett

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New powers to shoot ravens after livestock attacksGetty ImagesJuvenile ravens - like this one pictured on a hilltop in Orkney - could be shot in areas where attacks become a problemNew powers to shoot young ravens in Orkney are being drawn up by Scotland's natural heritage agency following a spate of attacks on livestock. Farmers say the birds have killed and injured lambs, sheep and calves, caused distress to both the animals and those caring for them, and significant financial losses.

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Rob Flett

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The Princess Royal will officially open the Island Games in OrkneyThe Princess Royal will officially open the 20th International Island Games in Orkney this summer. Princess Anne will attend the opening of the week-long event at Kirkwall's Bignold Park on 12 July. She will join TV presenter Lorraine Kelly, who will be hosting the ceremony in her role as Games Ambassador.

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Rob Flett

Image source, Colin Keldie/EMECImage caption, The boat could reduce travel times significantlyA small, electric passenger ferry is beginning a three-year trial in Orkney. The vessel uses new hydrofoil technology and could cut travel times between islands significantly. The ferry has been built by Artemis Technologies in Belfast and the £15m trial is part of the Electric Orkney project - funded by the UK government's Zero Emission Vessel and Infrastructure (Zevi) fund.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Rob Flett

Electric hydrofoil ferry begins trials in OrkneyRob FlettColin Keldie/EMECThe boat could reduce travel times significantlyA small, electric passenger ferry is beginning a three-year trial in Orkney. The vessel uses new hydrofoil technology and could cut travel times between islands significantly. The ferry has been built by Artemis Technologies in Belfast and the £15m trial is part of the Electric Orkney project - funded by the UK government's Zero Emission Vessel and Infrastructure (Zevi) fund.

1 month ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Rob Flett

The vessel uses new hydrofoil technology and could cut travel times between islands significantly. The ferry has been built by Artemis Technologies in Belfast and the £15m trial is part of the Electric Orkney project - funded by the UK government's Zero Emission Vessel and Infrastructure (Zevi) fund. If it is approved to carry passengers, the ferry will operate from Kirkwall to the islands of Shapinsay, Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre.