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Orcadian column, 06/08
A couple of weeks spent ‘island hopping’ has provided a reminder of how much Orkney Ferries crews do to respond to the needs of island communities and passengers.
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McArthur welcomes reinstatement of Inverness flights after pressing ministers to act
Liam McArthur, Orkney’s MSP, has today welcomed confirmation from the Scottish Government that flights between Inverness and the Northern and Western Isles will be reinstated at full-service levels…
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McArthur presses government as Visually Impaired People's Group raise alarm over Inverness route cuts
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur met with members of the local Visually Impaired People’s Group who reiterated concerns about the impact that cuts to air services between Orkney and Inverness
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McArthur welcomes British Heart Foundation's Community Defibrillator Programme
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur has today welcomed the British Heart Foundation's Community Defibrillator Programme
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Orcadian Column, 23/7/2026
Fair warning, this column is largely a Burnham-free zone. If you’ve come looking for speculation about what Manchesterism might mean for Orkney, you’ll get a taste of the tear-stained disappointment…
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McArthur calls for government to show leadership on regional aviation strategy
Responding to calls from Loganair for the development of an island aviation strategy, Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur has called for the Scottish Government to "stop ducking this issue and show…
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McArthur reacts to Consumer Scotland report on island postal services
Reacting to the Consumer Scotland report on island postal services, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today called for renewed engagement
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McArthur seeks clarity on future of direct Orkney-Heathrow air service
Liam McArthur, Orkney's MSP has written to Dundee City Council and Loganair senior management
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Orcadian Column, 9/7/2026
I’m pleased to report that the past couple of weekends have been joyously uplifting.
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McArthur welcomes youngest Local Hero to Scottish Parliament
Liam McArthur, Orkney's MSP, has today attended the formal opening of the seventh session of Scottish Parliament with Orkney's Local Hero, four-year-old Gregor Corse and his mum, Iona.
