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Orcadian Column, 5/2/2026
Jim Wallace was my boss, my mentor and my good friend. His sudden death last week due to a complication following surgery came as a profound shock, and one that has left me, like all who knew him…
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McArthur leads debate on FFIS funding for islanders
Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur has today led a debate in the Scottish Parliament highlighting the lack of funding allocated to islanders under the Scottish Government's Future Farming Investment Scheme.
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McArthur secures assurances from Loganair on improved communication
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur has today met with Loganair CEO Luke Farajallah and Simon McNamara, Head of Corporate and Government Affairs to discuss concerns around the airline’s approach to…
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Orcadian Column, 22/1/2026
In a desperate bid to dissuade Donald Trump from invading Greenland, Holm FC have generously offered to present him with last year’s Parish Cup.
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McArthur urges Loganair to reconsider disruptive timetable changes
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today called on Loganair to reconsider recent changes to its Kirkwall-Edinburgh route.
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McArthur calls for further targeted support for small businesses
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur has today pressed Finance Minister Ivan McKee to commit to providing further targeted support for small businesses impacted by increases to rateable values. …
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McArthur reacts to Scottish Government budget
Commenting on the Scottish Government budget announced today, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur said:
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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 the impact rising rateable values will have on rural and…
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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…
