Orcadian Column, 8 May 2025
Much like ‘legend’, the term ‘historic’ is grossly over-used these days. Yet it’s difficult to see how else to describe Papa Westray’s debut in the Parish Cup against Sanday on Sunday.
8 May 2025
Orcadian Columns
Orcadian Column, 24 April 2025
Easter recess offered a chance to spend time at home interspersed with some customary island hopping. First up, a busy day in Sanday, including a surgery and meetings with the local business forum and Development Trust.
24 Apr 2025
Orcadian Column, 10 April 2025
Some may recall Boris Johnston’s hopelessly optimistic plans for street parties to celebrate Brexit Day. One wonders if Donald Trump harbours similar ambitions for a Liberation Day public holiday in future.
10 Apr 2025
Orcadian Column, 27 March 2025
Another week, another slew of MSPs announcing their intention to stand down at the next election. Of most note, if no great surprise, was confirmation that Nicola Sturgeon plans to head for the Holyrood exit next May.
27 Mar 2025
Orcadian Column, 13 March 2025
Orkney has established itself as a “must visit” destination for government ministers, parliamentary committees and politicians of every political stripe.
13 Mar 2025
Orcadian Column, 27 February 2025
This week marks the third anniversary of Vladimir Putin’s brutal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. The quick victory expected by Putin was denied by stoic Ukrainian resistance, but the subsequent three years have seen casualties on both sides climb.
27 Feb 2025