The Scottish Parliament is not as we left it back at the start of summer recess. As June faded into July, MSPs headed for the exits with a spring in our step while Orkney readied itself to host The Best International Island Games Ever ©.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today voiced concerns about planned changes to the Loganair Kirkwall-Edinburgh route.
George Reid, who died last week, was an internationalist to his core. His political achievements included forming part of the SNP’s electoral breakthrough at Westminster in 1974, while as Holyrood’s Presiding Officer from 2003 to 2007...
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur has welcomed news that Orkney Islands Council is set to purchase a third islander aircraft to improve connectivity across the north isles.
During the Island Games, as the sun beat down and we slapped on the Factor 50, there seemed a cheery acceptance a price would need to be paid. It felt inevitable the weather gods would demand their pound of flesh during show week.
Northern Isles MSPs Liam McArthur and Beatrice Wishart have today called on the Scottish Government to reverse the withdrawal of shared passenger cabins on NorthLink vessels
