Orcadian column, 13 November 2025
Over the course of a weekend of remembrance, I heard so many stories about the personal contributions and sacrifices of Orcadians during the First and Second World Wars as well as more recent conflicts.
Over the course of a weekend of remembrance, I heard so many stories about the personal contributions and sacrifices of Orcadians during the First and Second World Wars as well as more recent conflicts.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today challenged the Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity, Jim Fairlie, on the funding allocations made under the Future Farming Investment Scheme.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur is set to question Scottish Government ministers on the funding allocations made under the Future Farming Investment Scheme later this week.
Let’s start with the positives. 18 months ago, scarcely a week passed without some part of the Loganair service being subject to disruption.
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has reinforced the need for Loganair to take urgent steps to address serious ground-handling and customer service issues that arose at the weekend following flight disruption.
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, and Emma Macdonald, Scottish Liberal Democrat Candidate for Shetland, have today responded to reports that the UK government will not amend or repeal the Family Farm Tax in the upcoming budget.