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Arctic walrus spotted in North Sutherland
Arctic walruses are normally found near the Arctic circle and are extremely sociable.

Marine animal not seen in Scotland since 1954

An Arctic walrus that was spotted off the coast of Orkney earlier this month has been seen again in North Sutherland.

The walrus, affectionately named Wally, was re-sighted at Armadale on Thursday (22 March). Earlier this month, he was filmed laying on the beach on the north coast of Caithness.

Caithness Sea Watching, which revealed the news on its Facebook page, thanked Bill Mosely for sharing his video and Katrina Geddes for alerting them to the sighting.

'It’s a fabulous sighting and I am sure many people will be quite envious,' they wrote.

According to Caithness Sea Watching, the last Walrus reported in mainland Scotland is said to have been in Aberdeen in 1954.

The marine animals are normally found near the Arctic circle and are extremely sociable. They are distinguished by their long white tusks, whiskers and blubber-filled bodies. 

A video of the walrus swimming through the water off the coast of Armadale can be found at https://www.facebook.com/bill.moseley1/videos/10213992452943687/?rc=p

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BSAVA partners with BVA Live 2026

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 BSAVA is to partner with BVA Live (11-12 June 2026) to champion clinical research.

The organisation will be supporting BVA Live's Clinical Abstracts programme, showcasing selected abstracts of veterinary research throughout the event.

The clinical abstracts can be on any small animal veterinary subject, and must be based on research undertaken in industry, practice or academia. Abstracts can be presented in poster or oral formats.

Submissions will open on 15th December 2025, and close on 6th March 2026. You can register interest here. 

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Nominations open for RCVS and VN Council elections

The nomination period for the 2026 RCVS Council and VN Council elections is now open, with three veterinary surgeon seats and two veterinary nurse seats available.

Prospective candidates can download an information pack and nomination form from the RCVS website. Individuals can nominate themselves for the elections, with the results to be announced in the spring.

Clare Paget, the recently appointed RCVS Registrar and elections returning officer, said: "If you want to play your part in influencing and moulding how the professions are regulated, and making key decisions on matters of great importance to your peers, the public and animal health and welfare, please consider standing for RCVS Council or VN Council next year."

Nominations close at 5pm on Saturday, 31 January 2026.