“McArthur has a reputation as a highly competitive footballer”. Not immediately relevant to Holyrood’s decision to pass the general principles of my Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) bill at Stage 1 last Tuesday, I accept.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Orkney has established itself as a “must visit” destination for government ministers, parliamentary committees and politicians of every political stripe.