General News and Press Releases
McArthur reacts to Scottish Government budget
Commenting on the Scottish Government budget announced today, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur said:
13 Jan 2026
Liam McArthur MSP
Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP for Orkney
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General News and Press Releases
McArthur urges action to protect island businesses from rates rises
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur has called on the Scottish Government to pause the ongoing business rates revaluation and to consider...
12 Jan 2026
Orcadian Column
Orcadian Column, 8/1/2026
Happy New Year and what a start it’s been to 2026.
6 Jan 2026
General News and Press Releases
McArthur raises concerns over lack of refit cover for MV Hamnavoe
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has again voiced concerns about the lack of cover provided for the Stromness-Scrabster ferry route during the dry dock period for MV Hamnavoe, which begins today (Monday 5 January) and will last until 17 January.
5 Jan 2026
Orcadian Column
Orcadian Column, 25/12/2025
As we approach the end of another year, there is certainly no shortage of reasons to feel apprehensive.
25 Dec 2025
Orcadian Column
Orcadian Column, 11/12/25
I’m very sorry but no matter how well-crafted my parliamentary columns are in future they will never be an adequate substitute for The Giddy Limit, which has gone into retirement for the time being.
11 Dec 2025